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Niger Trade Openness

Trade as % of GDP  NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS

55.87% +5.90% (+11.8%)
Year 2025 Rank #136 Global Peak 65.41% (1979) Source World Bank

Niger Trade Openness (1960–2025)

Overview

Niger's trade openness stood at 55.87% in 2025, a rise of +5.90% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 55.87% by 2025. Niger ranked 136th globally.

Data & projection

Year Trade Openness YoY change Rank
2027* trend 63.55% - -
2026* trend 59.71% - -
2025* trend 55.87% - -
2025 55.87% +5.90% #136
2024 49.98% +3.50% #36
2023 46.48% −6.33% #30
2022 52.81% +15.79% #35
2021 37.02% +1.50% #13
2020 35.51% −1.59% #18
2019 37.10% −0.44% #12
2018 37.54% −1.53% #15
2017 39.07% +2.58% #14
2016 36.49% −8.24% #17
2015 44.73% −1.01% #25
2014 45.74% −0.55% #21
2013 46.30% +1.21% #23
2012 45.09% −5.16% #20
2011 50.25% −1.70% #29
Show all years (1960-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

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 trade openness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Niger's trade openness?

Niger's trade openness was 55.87% in 2025. Ranked 136th globally. This represents a 11.8% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest trade openness in Niger?

Niger's trade openness peaked at 65.41% in 1979.

What was the lowest trade openness in Niger?

The lowest trade openness in Niger was 14.51% in 1960.

How does Niger rank in trade openness?

Niger ranks 136th globally in trade openness as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for trade openness?

The World Bank indicator code is NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected trade openness of Niger in 2025?

Niger's trade openness is projected to reach 55.87% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the trade openness of Niger in 2025?

The trade openness of Niger in 2025 was 55.87%. This ranks 136th in the world.

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Niger Trade Openness. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/niger/trade-openness
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@misc{historysaid_niger_trade-openness, title = {Niger Trade Openness}, url = {https://historysaid.com/niger/trade-openness}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }