Niger Government Spending
Government expenditure as % of GDP GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS
Niger's government spending was 10.16% in 1980, ranked 1st globally. This represents a 10.7% increase from 1979. Data from World Bank, covering 1976–1980.
Overview
Niger's government spending stood at 10.16% in 1980, a rise of +0.99% from 1979. Niger ranked 1st globally.
Niger’s government spending as a share of gross domestic product rose steadily through the late 1970s, reaching an all‑time peak of 10.16 percent in 1980, the highest level among all countries that year. The upward trajectory began from a low of 8.86 percent in 1977, the all‑time trough, and climbed to 9.99 percent by 1976, before attaining the 1980 peak. Over the five‑year coverage window, Niger’s fiscal effort consistently outpaced many peers, though it remained below the spending ratios of Mexico (10.87 percent) and India (11.70 percent) recorded for the same period. The rise reflects a post‑oil‑price‑shock environment in which many low‑income economies expanded public outlays to support infrastructure and social services, while Niger’s limited revenue base constrained the magnitude of spending. If fiscal consolidation measures are introduced and external aid stabilises, the upward trend may moderate, but continued investment in health and education could sustain a modest increase in the share of government expenditure.
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}
}