What is the GDP of Niger?

21.3 bn$ in 2025 (IMF, current dollars): no. 28 of 53 African economies.

What is the economic growth of Niger?

Real GDP growth of +6.9 % in 2025 (IMF estimate). The IMF projects +7.0 % for 2026.

What GDP does the IMF project for Niger in 2030?

31.9 bn$ in 2030 according to the IMF projections, against 21.3 bn$ in 2025: real growth of 6.3 % a year on average.

Is Niger a rich country?

GDP per capita of 730 $ in 2025, far below the African median (1,768 $): no. 47 of 53 in Africa per person (IMF).

How many people live in Niger?

29.1 M inhabitants in 2025 (IMF): no. 18 in Africa by population.

What is the inflation rate in Niger?

−4.7 % in 2025, average annual change in consumer prices (IMF). Projection for 2026: −1.9 %.

Is Niger highly indebted?

Public debt of 45.5 % of GDP in 2025, against a median of 53.2 % in Africa: no. 36 of 52 from the most indebted (IMF).

No rating agency rates it; the IMF and the World Bank put its risk of debt distress at « high » (31 Mar 2026).

What is the currency of Niger?

Its currency: West African CFA franc (XOF). Fixed rate: 655.957 XOF for 1 EUR.

What does Niger export?

In 2024, mostly: Oil seeds (45.4 %), Oil, gas, coal (28.7 %), Inorganic chemicals (15.3 %). First client: China (CEPII, BACI).

Which economic communities is Niger part of?

AES (Alliance of Sahel States), WAEMU (West African Economic and Monetary Union).

Does Niger have a stock exchange?

Its companies are listed on the Bourse Régionale des Valeurs Mobilières, the regional exchange shared by 8 countries (48 listed securities).

What share of the population of Niger has electricity?

21.3 % of the population in 2024 (World Bank).

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Questions on the economy of Niger

What is the GDP of Niger?

21.3 bn$ in 2025 (IMF, current dollars): no. 28 of 53 African economies.
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What is the economic growth of Niger?

Real GDP growth of +6.9 % in 2025 (IMF estimate). The IMF projects +7.0 % for 2026.
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What GDP does the IMF project for Niger in 2030?

31.9 bn$ in 2030 according to the IMF projections, against 21.3 bn$ in 2025: real growth of 6.3 % a year on average.
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Is Niger a rich country?

GDP per capita of 730 $ in 2025, far below the African median (1,768 $): no. 47 of 53 in Africa per person (IMF).
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How many people live in Niger?

29.1 M inhabitants in 2025 (IMF): no. 18 in Africa by population.
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What is the inflation rate in Niger?

−4.7 % in 2025, average annual change in consumer prices (IMF). Projection for 2026: −1.9 %.
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Is Niger highly indebted?

Public debt of 45.5 % of GDP in 2025, against a median of 53.2 % in Africa: no. 36 of 52 from the most indebted (IMF).
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Is Niger in default?

No rating agency rates it; the IMF and the World Bank put its risk of debt distress at « high » (31 Mar 2026).
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What is the currency of Niger?

Its currency: West African CFA franc (XOF). Fixed rate: 655.957 XOF for 1 EUR.
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What does Niger export?

In 2024, mostly: Oil seeds (45.4 %), Oil, gas, coal (28.7 %), Inorganic chemicals (15.3 %). First client: China (CEPII, BACI).
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Which economic communities is Niger part of?

AES (Alliance of Sahel States), WAEMU (West African Economic and Monetary Union).
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Does Niger have a stock exchange?

Its companies are listed on the Bourse Régionale des Valeurs Mobilières, the regional exchange shared by 8 countries (48 listed securities).
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What share of the population of Niger has electricity?

21.3 % of the population in 2024 (World Bank).
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Answers written from the latest figures of the IMF, the World Bank, CEPII, the rating agencies and the IMF-World Bank debt analyses. Method and sources