Niger Government Spending
Government expenditure as % of GDP GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS
Overview
Niger's government spending stood at 10.16% in 1980, a rise of +0.99% from 1979. Niger ranked 1st globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 10.16% | +0.99% | #1 |
| 1979 | 9.18% | −0.27% | #1 |
| 1978 | 9.45% | +0.59% | #1 |
| 1977 | 8.86% | −1.13% | #1 |
| 1976 | 9.99% | – | #1 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Niger matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw government spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Niger's government spending was 10.16% in 1980. Ranked 1st globally. This represents a 10.7% increase from the previous year.
Niger's government spending peaked at 10.16% in 1980.
The lowest government spending in Niger was 8.86% in 1977.
Niger ranks 1st globally in government spending as of 1980.
The World Bank indicator code is GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The government spending of Niger in 1980 was 10.16%. This ranks 1st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_niger_government-spending,
title = {Niger Government Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/niger/government-spending},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}