Niger External Debt
Total external debt stocks DT.DOD.DECT.CD
Niger's external debt was $5.8B in 2025, ranked 80th globally. This represents a 9.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Niger's external debt stood at $5.8B in 2025, a rise of +$514.5M from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $5.8B by 2025. Niger ranked 80th globally.
Niger’s external debt has risen dramatically from a modest 31,677,128.30 in 1970 to a staggering 5,823,345,168.81 in 2025, placing the country at rank 80 globally and marking the all‑time peak in the 56‑year series. The acceleration accelerated after the early 2000s, reflecting broader financing needs for infrastructure and social programs, while debt service obligations have increasingly constrained fiscal space. Compared with peers, Niger’s debt level is slightly lower than Congo, Republic of’s 6,179,101,585.92 but higher than Guinea’s 5,762,088,733.81, indicating a middle‑of‑the‑pack position among West African economies. The sharp upward trajectory suggests that without substantial debt‑restructuring, diversification of external financing sources, or stronger export growth, the debt burden is likely to remain elevated, potentially pressuring future debt sustainability.
Data & projection
| Year | External Debt | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $6.3B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $6.0B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $5.8B | - | - |
| 2025 | $5.8B | +$514.5M | #80 |
| 2024 | $5.3B | −$304.9M | #39 |
| 2023 | $5.6B | +$185.1M | #41 |
| 2022 | $5.4B | +$461.8M | #41 |
| 2021 | $5.0B | +$417.8M | #39 |
| 2020 | $4.5B | +$965.0M | #37 |
| 2019 | $3.6B | +$407.8M | #36 |
| 2018 | $3.2B | +$140.9M | #35 |
| 2017 | $3.0B | +$523.8M | #36 |
| 2016 | $2.5B | +$283.0M | #34 |
| 2015 | $2.2B | +$225.9M | #33 |
| 2014 | $2.0B | +$20.4M | #30 |
| 2013 | $2.0B | +$198.5M | #31 |
| 2012 | $1.8B | −$429.2M | #31 |
| 2011 | $2.2B | +$679.2M | #33 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Niger matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw external debt improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Niger's external debt was $5.8B in 2025. Ranked 80th globally. This represents a 9.7% increase from the previous year.
Niger's external debt peaked at $5.8B in 2025.
The lowest external debt in Niger was $31.7M in 1970.
Niger ranks 80th globally in external debt as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is DT.DOD.DECT.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Niger's external debt is projected to reach $5.8B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Niger's external debt was approximately 5.82 billion ($5.8B) in 2025.
The external debt of Niger in 2025 was $5.8B. This ranks 80th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_niger_external-debt,
title = {Niger External Debt},
url = {https://historysaid.com/niger/external-debt/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}