Niger Credit to GDP
Domestic credit to private sector as % of GDP FS.AST.PRVT.GD.ZS
Niger's credit to gdp was 10.21% in 2025, ranked 142nd globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1962–2025.
Overview
Niger's credit to gdp stood at 10.21% in 2025, a rise of +0.01% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 10.21% by 2025. Niger ranked 142nd globally.
Niger’s credit to GDP ratio has risen from 3.74 in 1962 to 10.21 in 2025, placing the country 142nd in the world and situating it between peers such as Pakistan (10.60) and Zambia (9.89). The indicator peaked at 17.67 in 1981, a period marked by extensive external borrowing, before falling to a trough of 2.66 in 1997 amid fiscal consolidation and reduced access to international capital markets. Over the 64‑year series, the long‑term trajectory is upward, reflecting gradual deepening of financial integration and recurring reliance on external debt to fund development projects. Nevertheless, the post‑trough recovery has been modest, and the current level remains well below the 1981 high. Continued improvement will depend on sustained macro‑economic stability, diversification of export earnings, and successful implementation of debt‑management reforms that could lift the ratio further while keeping debt sustainability within acceptable bounds.
Data & projection
| Year | Credit to GDP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 9.22% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 9.71% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 10.21% | - | - |
| 2025 | 10.21% | +0.01% | #142 |
| 2024 | 10.20% | −0.86% | #5 |
| 2023 | 11.06% | −1.43% | #12 |
| 2022 | 12.49% | −0.54% | #16 |
| 2021 | 13.02% | +1.32% | #23 |
| 2020 | 11.70% | +0.48% | #15 |
| 2019 | 11.22% | +1.02% | #15 |
| 2018 | 10.20% | −1.21% | #13 |
| 2017 | 11.41% | −0.06% | #15 |
| 2016 | 11.48% | +0.21% | #12 |
| 2015 | 11.27% | +0.59% | #12 |
| 2014 | 10.68% | +0.22% | #13 |
| 2013 | 10.46% | +0.49% | #14 |
| 2012 | 9.97% | +0.05% | #13 |
| 2011 | 9.92% | +0.89% | #18 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Niger matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw credit to gdp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Niger's credit to gdp was 10.21% in 2025. Ranked 142nd globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from the previous year.
Niger's credit to gdp peaked at 17.67% in 1981.
The lowest credit to gdp in Niger was 2.66% in 1997.
Niger ranks 142nd globally in credit to gdp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is FS.AST.PRVT.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Niger's credit to gdp is projected to reach 10.21% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The credit to gdp of Niger in 2025 was 10.21%. This ranks 142nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_niger_credit-to-gdp,
title = {Niger Credit to GDP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/niger/credit-to-gdp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}