Niger GDP (2026)

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Niger has a developing economy supported by agriculture, livestock, mining, and regional trade. Uranium production has long been a major source of export earnings, while farming remains the primary occupation for much of the population. This page examines Niger GDP statistics, historical performance, and the country's economic outlook for 2026.

Niger Live GDP
$14,577,129,217
GDP Added Today
$29,233,327
GDP Growth Rate (2026)
6.70%
vs 2025
โ–ผ โˆ’0.20%
GDP Per Capita (2026)
$822
vs 2025
โ–ฒ +$72
Global Rank (Nominal)
#128
of 218 countries
Years Covered
1980โ€“2026
47 years

Niger GDP Growth (1980โ€“2026)

Annual real GDP growth rate (%)

Historical Highlights

1980โ€“2026 GDP performance summary

Highest GDP $24.81B
Lowest GDP $1.94B
Average Growth 3.60%
1980โ€“2026
Best Growth 11.90%
Weakest Growth -16.80%
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Share of World GDP (2026)

Niger 0.02%
United States 25.58%
China 16.47%
Germany 4.31%
Japan 3.46%
Rest of World 50.17%
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Key Findings

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Niger's GDP in 2026 is $24.81B.

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It ranks #128 among 218 countries.

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Niger contributes 0.02% to the world economy.

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GDP per capita is $822 in 2026.

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The economy recorded GDP growth of 6.70% in 2026.

Historical Data

Niger GDP Historical Data (1980โ€“2026)

2026 $24,813,000,000 6.70% $822 0.02% #127
2025 $21,836,000,000 6.90% $750 0.02% #130
2024 $19,866,000,000 10.30% $707 0.02% #130
2023 $16,809,000,000 2.40% $621 0.02% #135
2022 $15,458,000,000 11.90% $593 0.02% #134
2021 $14,923,000,000 1.40% $594 0.02% #132
2020 $13,764,000,000 3.50% $569 0.02% #132
2019 $12,917,000,000 6.10% $554 0.01% #140
2018 $12,814,000,000 7.00% $571 0.01% #141
2017 $11,181,000,000 5.00% $518 0.01% #143
2016 $10,350,000,000 5.70% $498 0.01% #143
2015 $9,684,000,000 4.40% $484 0.01% #145
2014 $10,830,000,000 6.60% $563 0.01% #145
2013 $10,206,000,000 5.30% $552 0.01% #144
2012 $9,412,000,000 10.50% $529 0.01% #145
2011 $8,754,000,000 2.40% $511 0.01% #146
2010 $7,838,000,000 8.60% $476 0.01% #143
2009 $7,324,000,000 2.00% $462 0.01% #143
2008 $7,279,000,000 7.70% $477 0.01% #143
2007 $5,716,000,000 3.10% $389 0.01% #147
2006 $4,743,000,000 5.90% $335 0.01% #146
2005 $4,372,000,000 7.30% $321 0.01% #147
2004 $3,746,000,000 0.40% $285 0.01% #148
2003 $3,382,000,000 2.20% $267 0.01% #147
2002 $2,772,000,000 4.90% $227 0.01% #147
2001 $2,442,000,000 7.30% $208 0.01% #146
2000 $2,235,000,000 -1.20% $197 0.01% #144
1999 $2,532,000,000 -0.20% $232 0.01% #142
1998 $2,639,000,000 10.00% $250 0.01% #140
1997 $2,285,000,000 1.50% $224 0.01% #142
1996 $2,397,000,000 0.10% $244 0.01% #141
1995 $2,296,000,000 2.50% $242 0.01% #138
1994 $1,935,000,000 1.90% $211 0.01% #138
1993 $3,041,000,000 0.30% $343 0.01% #121
1992 $3,372,000,000 2.00% $394 0.01% #114
1991 $3,271,000,000 -0.40% $395 0.01% #108
1990 $3,491,000,000 -1.30% $435 0.02% #104
1989 $3,068,000,000 1.00% $395 0.02% #104
1988 $3,210,000,000 6.90% $426 0.02% #101
1987 $3,143,000,000 0.10% $430 0.02% #99
1986 $2,680,000,000 6.40% $379 0.02% #102
1985 $2,027,000,000 7.70% $296 0.02% #110
1984 $2,056,000,000 -16.80% $310 0.02% #108
1983 $2,538,000,000 -3.90% $396 0.02% #104
1982 $2,840,000,000 2.20% $458 0.02% #100
1981 $3,056,000,000 -0.20% $510 0.03% #95
1980 $3,531,000,000 4.90% $609 0.03% #94

Niger GDP Projections (IMF)

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Year GDP Nominal (Current USD) GDP Growth Rate (%) GDP Per Capita (USD) World Share (%) Global Rank
2027 $26,928,000,000 6.50% $860 0.02% #122
2028 $29,039,000,000 6.00% $895 0.02% #121
2029 $31,380,000,000 6.00% $933 0.02% #120
2030 $33,914,000,000 6.00% $973 0.02% #120
2031 $36,646,000,000 6.00% $1,015 0.02% #120

Niger Economy Overview

Niger has an economy based primarily on agriculture, livestock, mining, and regional commerce. Uranium mining remains the country's most valuable export industry, while oil production and gold mining also contribute to national income. Agriculture supports the majority of the population through millet, sorghum, onions, livestock, and cowpea production.

Transportation, wholesale trade, telecommunications, banking, and public services continue to develop gradually. Infrastructure improvements and regional trade initiatives aim to strengthen economic integration across West Africa.

Niger GDP Outlook

Nigerโ€™s economic prospects depend on security, political stability, agriculture, uranium, oil production, and access to regional trade routes. Expanded petroleum exports and investment in energy infrastructure could increase foreign earnings, while irrigation, livestock, solar power, and food processing offer wider development opportunities. However, international restrictions, regional tensions, population pressures, drought, food insecurity, limited electricity access, and disruptions to transport and investment make the outlook highly uncertain.