Niger
Niger is home to 27.9m people (2025) and has an economy of $21.6bn (2025), the 8th largest in Africa. Output per person of $775 is below the regional median of $2,056. The economy grew 7.0% in 2025, and the IMF expects 7.0% in 2026. Inflation was -4.5% in 2025, below the regional median of 3.5%. 21.3% of people have electricity (2024).
Where Niger stands out
- Urban population growthFast urban growth drives demand for housing, power, water, transport and consumer goods, and signals where infrastructure is falling behind.Highest of 17 in Africa. Select for the data card.Highest of 17 in Africa
- Consumer price inflationHigh inflation erodes returns in local currency, raises borrowing costs and usually comes with currency weakness.Lowest of 17 in Africa. Select for the data card.Lowest of 17 in Africa
- UnemploymentHigh unemployment means available labour but also weak demand and social pressure.Lowest of 16 in Africa. Select for the data card.Lowest of 16 in Africa
What to watch
- Trade opennessMore open economies tend to have deeper supply chains and fewer barriers for foreign firms.Lowest of 17 in Africa. Select for the data card.Lowest of 17 in Africa
- Internet usersThe addressable market for e-commerce, digital payments, online services and digital advertising.Lowest of 17 in Africa. Select for the data card.Lowest of 17 in Africa
- Account ownershipMeasures the reach of formal finance.Lowest of 16 in Africa. Select for the data card.Lowest of 16 in Africa
Niger scores best on unmet demand and weakest on infrastructure
Scores from 0 to 100 by rank within Africa, against the Africa median. 100 means best in the region on that pillar.
The IMF expects Niger to grow 7.0% in 2026
Real GDP growth, per cent a year. Open bars are IMF forecasts.
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Farming employs 73% of workers but produces 48% of output
Share of jobs in each broad sector against its share of GDP, latest year. A sector with far more jobs than output has low productivity and room to grow.
Key figures
The bar under each figure places it among the 54 countries of Africa, lowest on the left. Hover for context; select for the data card.Infrastructure in Niger
Power stations sized by capacity, power lines by voltage, ports, airports and mines. Zoom in for streets and buildings; click any symbol for details. The Atlas has every layer.
How Niger generates electricity
Share of electricity generation by source, latest year.
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Trends against Africa
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