Niger GDP Growth
Annual percentage growth rate of GDP NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG
Niger's gdp growth was 6.65% in 2025, ranked 13th globally. This represents a 35.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1961–2025.
Overview
Niger's gdp growth stood at 6.65% in 2025, a decline of +3.65pp from 2024. The IMF projects 6.65% by 2025. Niger ranked 13th globally.
Niger’s real GDP growth has accelerated to 6.65 % in 2025, placing the country 13th among world economies and matching India’s performance for the same year. The expansion follows a long‑term upward trajectory that began in 1961 with a modest 4.55 % increase and has persisted for 65 years, despite a dramatic contraction of –17.05 % in 1973 that marked the all‑time trough. The most vigorous surge occurred in 1978 when growth peaked at 13.47 %, reflecting the impact of early agricultural reforms and oil‑price shocks that temporarily boosted export earnings. Recent gains are driven by higher fertilizer use, expanding livestock production and modest improvements in infrastructure, echoing the moderate but steady growth observed in peer economies such as Bhutan (6.79 %) and Uzbekistan (6.80 %). Continued investment in renewable energy and diversification of the non‑agricultural sector will be crucial to sustain the current momentum and mitigate vulnerability to climate‑related shocks.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP Growth | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 6.02% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 6.00% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 6.00% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 6.55% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 6.73% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 6.65% | - | - |
| 2025 | 6.65% | −3.65pp | #13 |
| 2024 | 10.30% | +7.93pp | #3 |
| 2023 | 1.67% | −10.19pp | #144 |
| 2022 | 11.90% | +10.54pp | #13 |
| 2021 | 1.38% | −2.17pp | #183 |
| 2020 | 3.55% | −2.59pp | #10 |
| 2019 | 5.94% | −1.07pp | #28 |
| 2018 | 7.21% | +2.21pp | #13 |
| 2017 | 5.01% | −0.74pp | #49 |
| 2016 | 5.74% | +1.35pp | #40 |
| 2015 | 4.39% | −2.25pp | #56 |
| 2014 | 6.64% | +1.33pp | #28 |
| 2013 | 5.32% | −5.23pp | #54 |
| 2012 | 10.55% | +8.19pp | #9 |
| 2011 | 2.36% | −6.22pp | #139 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Niger matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw gdp growth improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Niger's gdp growth was 6.65% in 2025. Ranked 13th globally. This represents a 35.4% decrease from the previous year.
Niger's gdp growth peaked at 13.47% in 1978.
The lowest gdp growth in Niger was -17.05% in 1973.
Niger ranks 13th globally in gdp growth as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG. Data sourced from World Bank.
Niger's gdp growth is projected to reach 6.65% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gdp growth of Niger in 2025 was 6.65%. This ranks 13th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_niger_gdp-growth,
title = {Niger GDP Growth},
url = {https://historysaid.com/niger/gdp-growth/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}