Niger Poverty Rate
Poverty headcount ratio at $2.15/day SI.POV.DDAY
Niger's poverty rate was 60.50% in 2021, ranked 76th globally. This represents a 2.5% increase from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1992–2021.
Overview
Niger's poverty rate stood at 60.50% in 2021, a rise of +1.50pp from 2018. Niger ranked 76th globally.
Niger’s poverty rate has remained among the highest worldwide, with 60.50 % of the population living below the national poverty line in 2021, ranking the country 76th globally. The indicator surged to an all‑time peak of 88.90 % in 1994 after a dramatic rise from the earliest recorded level of 88.00 % in 1992, before gradually declining to a trough of 59.00 % in 2018. Over the eight‑year coverage period, the downward movement has been modest, leaving Niger still far above peers such as Kenya (46.40 %) and Burkina Faso (42.10 %). The persistence of extreme poverty reflects structural constraints in agriculture, limited industrial diversification, and recurring climate shocks that undermine rural livelihoods. Continued investment in climate‑resilient agriculture, expanded social protection, and improved access to education could accelerate the decline, potentially pushing the poverty rate below the 55 % threshold within the next decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Poverty Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 60.50% | +1.50pp | #76 |
| 2018 | 59.00% | −1.30pp | #93 |
| 2014 | 60.30% | −8.50pp | #83 |
| 2011 | 68.80% | −14.10pp | #82 |
| 2007 | 82.90% | −0.90pp | #72 |
| 2005 | 83.80% | −5.10pp | #80 |
| 1994 | 88.90% | +0.90pp | #29 |
| 1992 | 88.00% | – | #40 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Niger matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw poverty rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Niger's poverty rate was 60.50% in 2021. Ranked 76th globally. This represents a 2.5% increase from the previous year.
Niger's poverty rate peaked at 88.90% in 1994.
The lowest poverty rate in Niger was 59.00% in 2018.
Niger ranks 76th globally in poverty rate as of 2021.
The World Bank indicator code is SI.POV.DDAY. Data sourced from World Bank.
The poverty rate of Niger in 2021 was 60.50%. This ranks 76th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_niger_poverty-rate,
title = {Niger Poverty Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/niger/poverty-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}