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Niger Government Debt to GDP

General government gross debt as % of GDP  GGXWDG_NGDP

42.23% −4.99% (-10.6%)
Year 2025 Rank #120 Global Peak 82.10% (2000) Source IMF WEO

Niger Government Debt to GDP (1995–2025)

Overview

Niger's government debt to gdp stood at 42.23% in 2025, a decline of +4.99% from 2024. The IMF projects 42.23% by 2025. Niger ranked 120th globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Debt to GDP YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 41.41% - -
2029* IMF 41.39% - -
2028* IMF 41.21% - -
2027* IMF 41.12% - -
2026* IMF 41.36% - -
2025* IMF 42.23% - -
2025 42.23% −4.99% #120
2024 47.22% −4.59% #74
2023 51.81% +1.21% #87
2022 50.60% −0.74% #87
2021 51.34% +6.37% #80
2020 44.97% +5.18% #53
2019 39.79% +2.78% #59
2018 37.01% +0.50% #53
2017 36.51% +3.68% #51
2016 32.83% +2.96% #46
2015 29.87% +7.78% #46
2014 22.09% +2.53% #33
2013 19.55% +1.42% #31
2012 18.13% +3.38% #28
2011 14.75% −0.33% #22
Show all years (1995-2025)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

Detected Pattern

Fiscal Dominance Trap
Government debt exceeding 80% of GDP with real interest rates negative and inflation above 10%. Monetary policy effectiveness impaired by fiscal pressures.
Inflation 11.3% Real rate -4.7%
Occurred 386 times, 278 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Real rate
-4.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Real rate
-47.4%
Inflation
28.3%
Real rate
-7.0%
Inflation
91.4%
Real rate
-26.9%
Inflation
13.6%
Real rate
-0.9%
Inflation
133.5%
Real rate
-17.3%

Analysis

Niger matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw government debt to gdp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Niger's government debt to gdp?

Niger's government debt to gdp was 42.23% in 2025. Ranked 120th globally. This represents a 10.6% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest government debt to gdp in Niger?

Niger's government debt to gdp peaked at 82.10% in 2000.

What was the lowest government debt to gdp in Niger?

The lowest government debt to gdp in Niger was 14.17% in 2008.

How does Niger rank in government debt to gdp?

Niger ranks 120th globally in government debt to gdp as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for government debt to gdp?

The World Bank indicator code is GGXWDG_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.

What is the projected government debt to gdp of Niger in 2025?

Niger's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 42.23% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the government debt to gdp of Niger in 2025?

The government debt to gdp of Niger in 2025 was 42.23%. This ranks 120th in the world.

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