🇳🇪 Niger
Population: 27,917,831 in 2025 for Niger (Africa), position 54 out of 213 worldwide. GDP per capita – Niger: $775 /inh. (2025), ranking 202 out of 211. Economic growth is 7 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 0.4 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at -4.5 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Niger, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) (1/184), Population living less than 5 m above sea level (1/212), Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173).
Weaknesses – Niger, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Women married before age 18 (144/144), Physicians (193/193), Open defecation (210/211).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Niger has $775 /inh., below the regional median (Africa: $1,658 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Niger has 0.4 %, below the regional median (Africa: 6 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Niger has -4.5 %, below the regional median (Africa: 3.3 %).
- GDP growth: Niger has 7 %, above the regional median (Africa: 4.6 %).
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·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP growth | 7 % | 2025 | 20 of 211 |
| GDP per capita growth | 3.6 % | 2025 | 61 of 211 |
| Natural resource rents | 6.4 % | 2021 | 65 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $60.8B | 2025 | 129 of 201 |
| GDP | $21.6B | 2025 | 131 of 211 |
| Net national income per capita | $592 /inh. | 2021 | 170 of 184 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $2,177 /inh. | 2025 | 192 of 201 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $750 /inh. | 2025 | 194 of 205 |
| GDP per capita | $775 /inh. | 2025 | 202 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation (consumer prices) | -4.5 % | 2025 | 3 of 191 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | -1.6 % | 2025 | 15 of 210 |
| Official exchange rate | 581.93 LCU/$ | 2025 | 30 of 211 |
| Real interest rate | 2.6 % | 2016 | 99 of 146 |
| Lending interest rate | 5.3 % | 2016 | 111 of 146 |
| Broad money supply (M3) | 17.3 % | 2025 | 160 of 164 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 0.5 % | 2025 | 1 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 89.5 % | 2025 | 2 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 0.4 % | 2025 | 3 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 73 % | 2025 | 3 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 79.4 % | 2025 | 7 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 79.7 % | 2025 | 9 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 9.3 % | 2025 | 166 of 184 |
| Employment in services | 17.7 % | 2025 | 183 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| High-technology exports | 8.6 % | 2024 | 79 of 185 |
| Merchandise exports | $1.9B | 2025 | 146 of 205 |
| Current account balance | -6.1 % | 2024 | 151 of 198 |
| Exports of goods and services | 15.8 % | 2025 | 165 of 192 |
| Services exports | $221.8M | 2024 | 168 of 198 |
| Imports of goods and services | 18.1 % | 2025 | 178 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 33.9 % | 2025 | 180 of 192 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official development aid received | 7.7 % | 2023 | 32 of 160 |
| Migrant remittances received | 3.3 % | 2024 | 80 of 196 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 1.2 % | 2025 | 136 of 201 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $257.1M | 2025 | 138 of 203 |
| International tourism receipts | $130M | 2019 | 150 of 201 |
| International tourist arrivals | 85,000 arr. | 2020 | 176 of 202 |
Public finances 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Military spending | 2.1 % | 2025 | 62 of 165 |
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 23.8 % | 1980 | 79 of 159 |
| Budget balance | -4 % | 1980 | 111 of 158 |
| Tax revenue | 11.8 % | 1980 | 120 of 161 |
| Government final consumption | 12.2 % | 2025 | 139 of 187 |
| Central government spending | 10.2 % | 1980 | 153 of 160 |
Finance & Reserves 2
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| External debt | 27.5 % | 2024 | 27 of 121 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 9.6 % | 2025 | 169 of 184 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 47.6 % | 2025 | 2 of 203 |
| Household final consumption | 68.2 % | 2025 | 73 of 189 |
| Gross capital formation | 22 % | 2025 | 109 of 185 |
| Gross savings | 17.5 % | 2024 | 117 of 178 |
| Manufacturing | 7 % | 2024 | 134 of 201 |
| Industry (including construction) | 18.7 % | 2025 | 135 of 205 |
| Services | 31.1 % | 2025 | 198 of 202 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 46.2 % | 2025 | 3 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 95.5 per 100 | 2025 | 5 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 103.1 per 100 women | 2025 | 36 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 50.8 % | 2025 | 36 of 213 |
| Population | 27,917,831 inhab. | 2025 | 54 of 213 |
| Adults with an official ID | 53.1 % | 2024 | 138 of 145 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 104 per 100 girls | 2024 | 151 of 213 |
| Births registered with civil authorities | 63.9 % | 2012 | 151 of 178 |
| Share of women in the population | 49.2 % | 2025 | 178 of 213 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 2.6 % | 2025 | 201 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 51.2 % | 2025 | 209 of 213 |
| Urban population | 18.4 % | 2025 | 209 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 15.3 yrs | 2023 | 225 of 226 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth rate | 41.4 per 1,000 | 2024 | 4 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 5.94 children/woman | 2024 | 5 of 213 |
| Population growth | 3.22 % | 2025 | 9 of 213 |
| Death rate | 8.7 per 1,000 | 2024 | 66 of 213 |
| Suicide rate | 12.6 per 100,000 | 2023 | 108 of 183 |
| Male suicide rate | 19.2 per 100,000 | 2023 | 112 of 183 |
| Road traffic deaths | 25.5 per 100,000 | 2019 | 142 of 188 |
| Female suicide rate | 6.9 per 100,000 | 2023 | 146 of 183 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 53.1 yrs | 2023 | 173 of 183 |
| Under-5 mortality | 110.7 per 1,000 | 2024 | 193 of 194 |
| Infant mortality | 65.6 per 1,000 | 2024 | 193 of 194 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 60.5 yrs | 2024 | 199 of 213 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 61.4 yrs | 2024 | 204 of 213 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 62.4 yrs | 2024 | 206 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV prevalence | 0.2 % | 2024 | 46 of 152 |
| Undernourishment | 12.9 % | 2024 | 126 of 167 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 86 per 100,000 | 2024 | 139 of 206 |
| Measles vaccination | 81 % | 2024 | 140 of 191 |
| Health expenditure | 4 % | 2023 | 152 of 191 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 51.5 % | 2023 | 160 of 191 |
| Hospital beds | 0.3 per 1,000 | 2020 | 187 of 190 |
| Nurses and midwives | 0.42 per 1,000 | 2023 | 189 of 196 |
| Physicians | 0.04 per 1,000 | 2023 | 193 of 193 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 16.3 % | 2024 | 205 of 211 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 53.4 % | 2024 | 205 of 211 |
| Open defecation | 66 % | 2024 | 210 of 211 |
Body and lifestyle 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tobacco use | 7.4 % | 2024 | 12 of 165 |
| Adult obesity | 6.8 % | 2024 | 12 of 196 |
| Obesity among adult women | 8.7 % | 2024 | 13 of 196 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 4.1 % | 2024 | 13 of 207 |
| Obesity among adult men | 4.9 % | 2024 | 16 of 196 |
| Tobacco use among women | 1.1 % | 2024 | 18 of 165 |
| Tobacco use among men | 13.8 % | 2024 | 23 of 165 |
| Average height of women | 158.3 cm | 2014 | 110 of 198 |
| Average height of men | 167.7 cm | 2014 | 138 of 198 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 22.3 kg/m² | 2016 | 178 of 190 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 21.4 kg/m² | 2016 | 183 of 190 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 0.1 L/person | 2024 | 187 of 202 |
Origins, languages and religions 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of the population: Muslims | 98.1 % | 2020 | 14 of 192 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.65 | 2003 | 46 of 203 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.65 | 2003 | 52 of 205 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 94 of 192 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 1.2 % | 2020 | 120 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0 % | 2020 | 129 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0 % | 2020 | 133 of 192 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 1.7 % | 2024 | 154 of 212 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 0.1 % | 2020 | 163 of 192 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.2 | 2003 | 165 of 204 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 0.6 % | 2020 | 174 of 192 |
| Majority religion | Muslims (over 50%) | 2020 | 50 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 8.7 % | 2021 | 31 of 169 |
| Gini index | 32.9 | 2021 | 58 of 169 |
| Income share of the richest 10% | 27.8 % | 2021 | 80 of 169 |
| Extreme poverty | 60.5 % | 2021 | 162 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of neighboring countries | 7 countries | 2026 | 11 of 223 |
| Land area | 1,266,700 km² | 2024 | 20 of 212 |
| Total area | 1,267,000 km² | 2024 | 21 of 212 |
| Length of land borders | 5,834 km | 2026 | 27 of 230 |
| Latitude of the country's center | 17.4 ° | 2026 | 114 of 232 |
| Population density | 21.3 inh./km² | 2024 | 180 of 212 |
| Length of coastline | 0 km | 2026 | 184 of 227 |
| Landlocked country | Landlocked | 2026 | 44 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 0 % | 2015 | 1 of 212 |
| Lowest point | 200 m | 2026 | 15 of 228 |
| Average elevation | 474 m | 2026 | 74 of 166 |
| Highest point | 2,022 m | 2026 | 121 of 229 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 138 m³/inh. | 2022 | 166 of 181 |
| Average annual rainfall | 151 mm | 2022 | 169 of 180 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arable land | 14 % | 2024 | 78 of 204 |
| Protected land areas | 21 % | 2025 | 83 of 210 |
| Agricultural land | 36.8 % | 2024 | 105 of 207 |
| Forest cover | 0.8 % | 2024 | 196 of 210 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.82 | 2025 | 46 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.77 | 2025 | 83 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.21 | 2025 | 112 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.18 | 2025 | 113 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.19 | 2025 | 115 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.23 | 2025 | 134 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0 | 2025 | 156 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive not from multiparty elections | 2025 | 32 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2023 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2023 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Closed autocracy | 2025 | 32 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | 2.18 | 2025 | 21 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.76 | 2025 | 73 of 173 |
| Academic freedom index | 0.69 | 2025 | 75 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.75 | 2025 | 87 of 173 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.72 | 2025 | 91 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.71 | 2025 | 100 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.65 | 2025 | 105 of 173 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.57 | 2025 | 112 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.5 | 2025 | 124 of 174 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.58 | 2025 | 84 of 173 |
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.69 | 2025 | 87 of 173 |
| Political corruption index | 0.59 | 2025 | 98 of 173 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 34 pts | 2024 | 107 of 179 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | -0.65 | 2025 | 113 of 173 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | -0.74 | 2025 | 151 of 205 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | -0.77 | 2025 | 160 of 203 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | -1.14 | 2025 | 162 of 203 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | -1.13 | 2025 | 173 of 205 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | -0.86 | 2025 | 174 of 203 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | -1.77 | 2025 | 193 of 205 |
Women's rights 16
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,957 | 2025 | 74 of 189 |
| Share of women among ministers | 20.8 % | 2025 | 103 of 192 |
| Share of women in parliament | 19.6 % | 2025 | 129 of 192 |
| Paid maternity leave | 98 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 121 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | Paid leave of less than 14 days | 2025 | 61 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Not the same right | 2025 | 18 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Rights not equal | 2025 | 40 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Written into law | 2025 | 98 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Rights not equal | 2025 | 21 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | No specific provision | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | No law meeting these criteria | 2025 | 55 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | No mandatory quota | 2025 | 147 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 83.3 /100 | 2025 | 60 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 64.3 /100 | 2025 | 118 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 25 /100 | 2025 | 122 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 68.8 /100 | 2025 | 129 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 75 /100 | 2025 | 139 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 0 /100 | 2025 | 147 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 33.3 /100 | 2025 | 152 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 6.3 /100 | 2025 | 161 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 25 /100 | 2025 | 162 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 38.1 /100 | 2025 | 173 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 0 /100 | 2025 | 180 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | -0.7 pts | 2025 | 138 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | Higher for same-sex couples | 2025 | 11 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Not legally possible | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Not covered | 2025 | 126 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Not prohibited | 2025 | 141 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | No restrictions | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Marriage defined as the union of a man and a woman | 2025 | 98 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | No protection | 2025 | 107 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | No protection | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Legal | 2025 | 130 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Neither coverage nor national restriction | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 4.4 per 100,000 | 2012 | 119 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | State party, withdrawal notified | 2026 | 6 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Abolitionist in practice (no executions for 10 years) | 2026 | 23 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 126 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 144 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family planning needs met by modern methods | 40.8 % | 2012 | 58 of 78 |
| Unmet need for contraception | 21.1 % | 2023 | 95 of 150 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 13.9 % | 2023 | 168 of 181 |
| Maternal mortality | 350 per 100,000 | 2023 | 173 of 192 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 43.7 % | 2021 | 200 of 204 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 141.6 per 1,000 | 2024 | 210 of 213 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed for health reasons, rape or fetal impairment | 2026 | 70 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trade union membership rate | 27 % | 2012 | 32 of 137 |
| Children in child labor (ages 5-17) | 42.4 % | 2022 | 62 of 64 |
| Employees covered by a collective agreement | 17.5 % | 2008 | 63 of 99 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 1.7 /10 | 2024 | 99 of 186 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $69.27 | 2024 | 141 of 168 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $196 | 2024 | 145 of 168 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 20.6 % | 2015 | 156 of 210 |
Family & Nationality 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of civil majority | 21 yrs | 2026 | 1 of 187 |
| Women married before age 18 | 76.3 % | 2012 | 144 of 144 |
| Dual nationality | Dual nationality recognised | 2026 | 78 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Right not identical | 2025 | 29 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Right not identical | 2025 | 44 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | At least one condition is missing | 2025 | 141 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Recognized only by customary law | 2026 | 8 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 3
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of entry into primary school | 7 yrs | 2025 | 1 of 207 |
| Compulsory military service | Compulsory military service | 2025 | 61 countries out of 134 in the same category |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Niger?
Niger has about 27,917,831 inhabitants (2025), ranking 54 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Niger?
GDP per capita is $775 /inh. (2025): Niger ranks 202 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Niger?
Annual inflation is -4.5 % (2025); Niger ranks 3 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Niger?
The unemployment rate is 0.4 % (2025); Niger ranks 3 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Niger stand in its region (Africa)?
GDP per capita: Niger has $775 /inh., below the regional median (Africa: $1,658 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Niger come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.