Niger GDP Per Capita (2026)
Niger has a developing West African economy supported by agriculture, livestock, uranium mining, trade, construction, and services. GDP per capita provides an important measure of how national economic production compares with one of the region’s fastest-growing populations and helps track changes in output per resident. Explore Niger’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, development patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$822
Est. in USD
World Rank
#184
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+9.6%
+$72
Africa Rank
#46
Out of 54 countries
1. Niger GDP Per Capita in 2026
Niger’s GDP per capita reflects economic output generated for each resident across agriculture, livestock, mining, trade, and services. Adjusting total GDP for population is especially important because rapid demographic growth can significantly affect per-person measures. The indicator provides a more meaningful basis for comparing Niger with countries of different population sizes and economic structures.
2. Niger GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Niger GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $822 | +9.6% |
| 2025 | $750 | +6.1% |
| 2024 | $707 | +13.8% |
| 2023 | $621 | +4.7% |
| 2022 | $593 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | $594 | +4.4% |
| 2020 | $569 | +2.7% |
| 2019 | $554 | -3.0% |
| 2018 | $571 | +10.2% |
| 2017 | $518 | +4.0% |
| 2016 | $498 | +2.9% |
| 2015 | $484 | -14.0% |
| 2014 | $563 | +2.0% |
| 2013 | $552 | +4.3% |
| 2012 | $529 | +3.5% |
| 2011 | $511 | +7.4% |
| 2010 | $476 | +3.0% |
| 2009 | $462 | -3.1% |
| 2008 | $477 | +22.6% |
| 2007 | $389 | +16.1% |
| 2006 | $335 | +4.4% |
| 2005 | $321 | +12.6% |
| 2004 | $285 | +6.7% |
| 2003 | $267 | +17.6% |
| 2002 | $227 | +9.1% |
| 2001 | $208 | +5.6% |
| 2000 | $197 | -15.1% |
| 1999 | $232 | -7.2% |
| 1998 | $250 | +11.6% |
| 1997 | $224 | -8.2% |
| 1996 | $244 | +0.8% |
| 1995 | $242 | +14.7% |
| 1994 | $211 | -38.5% |
| 1993 | $343 | -12.9% |
| 1992 | $394 | -0.3% |
| 1991 | $395 | -9.2% |
| 1990 | $435 | +10.1% |
| 1989 | $395 | -7.3% |
| 1988 | $426 | -0.9% |
| 1987 | $430 | +13.5% |
| 1986 | $379 | +28.0% |
| 1985 | $296 | -4.5% |
| 1984 | $310 | -21.7% |
| 1983 | $396 | -13.5% |
| 1982 | $458 | -10.2% |
| 1981 | $510 | -16.3% |
| 1980 | $609 | — |
4. Niger GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+9.6%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+38.4%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+65.1%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+145.4%
(2006 to 2026)
Niger’s GDP per capita can be influenced by agricultural output, uranium markets, weather conditions, inflation, investment, population growth, and domestic stability. Strong population expansion can limit the pace of improvement in output per resident even when total GDP increases. Historical data helps show how national production has translated into per-person economic changes over time.
5. Niger GDP Per Capita vs Africa and World
Niger
$822
Africa Average
$3,302
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
Niger’s GDP per capita is approximately
75.1%
below the
Africa average
and
96.7%
below the world average.
6. Niger GDP Per Capita Ranking in Africa
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #43 | Gambia | $953 |
| #44 | Sierra Leone | $919 |
| #45 | Sudan | $864 |
| #46 | Niger | $822 |
| #47 | Somalia | $813 |
| #48 | Malawi | $733 |
| #49 | Eritrea | $656 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Niger
Niger GDP (Nominal)
$24.8 Billion
(2026)
Niger GDP Per Capita
$822
(2026)
Niger’s total GDP measures the overall scale of economic activity generated across the country, while GDP per capita divides that production by population. Total GDP shows the size of the national economy, whereas GDP per capita provides a clearer measure of economic output generated for each resident. Both indicators together offer complementary views of economic development.
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8. Niger GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $860 | +4.6% |
| 2028 | $895 | +4.1% |
| 2029 | $933 | +4.2% |
| 2030 | $973 | +4.3% |
Niger GDP per capita is projected to reach $973 by 2030, representing a 18.4% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Niger GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Niger GDP per capita is estimated at $822 in 2026.
It ranks #184 globally and #46 in Africa.
GDP per capita increased by 9.6% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 38.4%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 65.1%.
It is approximately 75.1% below the Africa average.
It is approximately 96.7% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $973 by 2030, 18.4% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Niger GDP Per Capita FAQs
Niger GDP per capita is estimated at $822 in 2026.
Niger ranks #184 globally and #46 in Africa by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 9.6% compared with 2025.
Niger GDP per capita was approximately $484 in 2015.
Niger GDP per capita is approximately 75.1% below the Africa average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.