Temperature in Niger decreased to 29.70 celsius in August from 32.03 celsius in July of 2013. Temperature in Niger averaged 27.46 celsius from 1819 until 2013, reaching an all time high of 35 celsius in June of 1914 and a record low of 16.25 celsius in January of 1983. This page includes a chart with historical data for Niger Temperature.

Leading Economic Index Niger increased 3.50 percent in February of 2018 over the same month in the previous year. Leading Economic Index in Niger averaged 3.84 percent from 2012 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 22.70 percent in January of 2014 and a record low of 1 percent in November of 2014. In Niger, Business Survey Indicator (Indicateur Synthétique de la Conjoncture) shows a year over year change in the activity of different economic sectors including industrial production, construction, internal trade and services, anticipating future movements in GDP. This page provides - Niger ISC- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Wages High Skilled in Niger remained unchanged at 98900 XOF/Month in 2018 from 98900 XOF/Month in 2018. High Skilled Wages refer to highest estimate of wage of workers doing high-skilled jobs, calculated from sample of wages collected by WageIndicator surveys.

Living Wage Individual in Niger remained unchanged at 83400 XOF/Month in 2018 from 83400 XOF/Month in 2018. WageIndicator Living Wage computations are based on the cost of living for a predefined food basket derived from the FAO database distinguishing 50 food groups with national food consumption patterns in per capita units, for housing and for transportation, with a margin for unexpected expenses. The data about prices of these items is collected through an online survey.

Living Wage Family in Niger remained unchanged at 267400 XOF/Month in 2018 from 267400 XOF/Month in 2018. WageIndicator Living Wage computations are based on the cost of living for a predefined food basket derived from the FAO database distinguishing 50 food groups with national food consumption patterns in per capita units, for housing and for transportation, with a margin for unexpected expenses. The data about prices of these items is collected through an online survey. Living Wage for a typical family refers to the family composition most common in the country at stake, calculated on the respective fertility rates.

Wages Low Skilled in Niger remained unchanged at 79700 XOF/Month in 2018 from 79700 XOF/Month in 2018. Low Skilled Wages refer to highest estimate of wage of workers doing low-skilled jobs, calculated from sample of wages collected by WageIndicator surveys.

Military Expenditure in Niger increased to 209 USD Million in 2018 from 200 USD Million in 2017. Military Expenditure in Niger averaged 49.57 USD Million from 1975 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 209 USD Million in 2018 and a record low of 13.30 USD Million in 1982.

Imports in Niger increased to 385451 FCFA Million in the first quarter of 2019 from 318840 FCFA Million in the fourth quarter of 2018. Imports in Niger averaged 254431.24 FCFA Million from 2009 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 519424 FCFA Million in the third quarter of 2015 and a record low of 152052 FCFA Million in the first quarter of 2012. Niger’s main imports are: cereals, petroleum products, machinery and manufactured goods. Niger’s main import partner is France with 20 percent of total imports. Others include: China, Belgium, Togo and other West African countries. This page provides - Niger Imports - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Exports in Niger decreased to 105010 FCFA Million in the first quarter of 2019 from 133989 FCFA Million in the fourth quarter of 2018. Exports in Niger averaged 106529.84 FCFA Million from 2009 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 180681 FCFA Million in the fourth quarter of 2013 and a record low of 54178.90 FCFA Million in the first quarter of 2010. Niger is Africa’s most important uranium ore exporter (75 percent of the country’s total exports). Others include: gold, onions, beans and meat. Niger main export partners are France (55 percent of total exports), United States, Switzerland, Nigeria and Ghana. This page provides - Niger Exports - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Niger was last recorded at 932 US dollars in 2018, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP). The GDP per Capita, in Niger, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 5 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita PPP in Niger averaged 820.36 USD from 1990 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 932 USD in 2018 and a record low of 754.90 USD in 2000. The GDP per capita PPP is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by purchasing power parity, by the total population. This page provides - Niger GDP per capita PPP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Niger recorded a capital and financial account deficit of 162 XOF Billion in 2018. Capital Flows in Niger averaged -181.71 XOF Billion from 2005 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 763.80 XOF Billion in 2006 and a record low of -515.10 XOF Billion in 2011. This page provides - Niger Capital Flows- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Niger recorded a trade deficit of 280440 FCFA Million in the first quarter of 2019. Balance of Trade in Niger averaged -148989.73 FCFA Million from 2009 until 2019, reaching an all time high of -23245 FCFA Million in the third quarter of 2013 and a record low of -429726 FCFA Million in the third quarter of 2015. Niger is one of the most important uranium ore exporters in the world. The mining industry is responsible for 80 percent of exports. Non-existing industry makes the country dependent on the import of consumer and capital goods. Niger’s main trade partners are: France, China and its neighbouring countries of West Africa. This page provides - Niger Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Niger is ranked 132 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Niger improved to 132 in 2019 from 143 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Niger averaged 161.17 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 176 in 2013 and a record low of 132 in 2019. The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in Niger.

Export Prices in Niger increased to 62.40 Index Points in the fourth quarter of 2018 from 61.90 Index Points in the third quarter of 2018. Export Prices in Niger averaged 78.45 Index Points from 2012 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 121.70 Index Points in the second quarter of 2013 and a record low of 55.20 Index Points in the fourth quarter of 2017. This page provides - Niger Export Prices- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Import Prices in Niger decreased to 103.30 Index Points in the fourth quarter of 2018 from 109.40 Index Points in the third quarter of 2018. Import Prices in Niger averaged 96.80 Index Points from 2012 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 124.10 Index Points in the fourth quarter of 2017 and a record low of 71.90 Index Points in the second quarter of 2014. This page provides - Niger Import Prices- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Terrorism Index in Niger decreased to 5.60 in 2018 from 6 in 2017. Terrorism Index in Niger averaged 3.05 from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 6.68 in 2015 and a record low of 0 in 2004. The Global Terrorism Index measures the direct and indirect impact of terrorism, including its effects on lives lost, injuries, property damage and the psychological aftereffects. It is a composite score that ranks countries according to the impact of terrorism from 0 (no impact) to 10 (highest impact).

Terms Of Trade in Niger increased to 60.40 Index Points in the fourth quarter of 2018 from 56.60 Index Points in the third quarter of 2018. Terms Of Trade in Niger averaged 82.81 Index Points from 2012 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 129.40 Index Points in the second quarter of 2014 and a record low of 44.50 Index Points in the fourth quarter of 2017. This page provides - Niger Terms Of Trade- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Industrial Production in Niger decreased 3.40 percent in the fourth quarter of 2018 over the same quarter in the previous year. Industrial Production in Niger averaged 2.76 percent from 2006 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 85.20 percent in the third quarter of 2016 and a record low of -49.40 percent in the third quarter of 2015. In Niger, industrial production measures the output of businesses integrated in industrial sector of the economy such as manufacturing, mining, and utilities. This page provides - Niger Industrial Production - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Niger recorded a Current Account deficit of 113.50 FCFA Million in 2018. Current Account in Niger averaged -381.38 FCFA Million from 2007 until 2018, reaching an all time high of -20.20 FCFA Million in 2016 and a record low of -754.20 FCFA Million in 2011. Current Account is the sum of the balance of trade (exports minus imports of goods and services), net factor income (such as interest and dividends) and net transfer payments (such as foreign aid). This page provides - Niger Current Account - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Deposit Interest Rate in Niger decreased to 6.49 percent in 2017 from 6.93 percent in 2016. Deposit Interest Rate in Niger averaged 7.70 percent from 2005 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 8.58 percent in 2009 and a record low of 6.49 percent in 2017. The Deposit Interest Rate is the average rate paid by commercial banks to individuals or corporations on deposits. This page includes a chart with historical data for Deposit Interest Rate in Niger.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Niger was last recorded at 398.50 US dollars in 2018. The GDP per Capita in Niger is equivalent to 3 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita in Niger averaged 447.24 USD from 1960 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 716 USD in 1965 and a record low of 322.80 USD in 2000. The GDP per capita is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by inflation, by the total population. This page provides the latest reported value for - Niger GDP per capita - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Niger scored 32 points out of 100 on the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Index in Niger averaged 29.56 Points from 2004 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 35 Points in 2014 and a record low of 22 Points in 2004. The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks countries and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be. A country or territory’s score indicates the perceived level of public sector corruption on a scale of 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean). This page provides the latest reported value for - Niger Corruption Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Niger is the 120 least corrupt nation out of 175 countries, according to the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Rank in Niger averaged 115.94 from 2004 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 138 in 2006 and a record low of 99 in 2015. The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks countries and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be. A country or territory's rank indicates its position relative to the other countries and territories in the index. This page provides the latest reported value for - Niger Corruption Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Unemployment Rate in Niger remained unchanged at 0.30 percent in 2019 from 0.30 percent in 2018. Unemployment Rate in Niger averaged 2.25 percent from 1991 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 5.10 percent in 1994 and a record low of 0.30 percent in 2011. In Niger, the unemployment rate measures the number of people actively looking for a job as a percentage of the labour force. This page provides - Niger Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Sales Tax Rate in Niger stands at 19 percent. Sales Tax Rate in Niger averaged 18.71 percent from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 19 percent in 2016 and a record low of 18 percent in 2015. In Niger, the sales tax rate is a tax charged to consumers based on the purchase price of certain goods and services. The benchmark we use for the sales tax rate refers to the highest rate. Revenues from the Sales Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Niger. This page provides - Niger Sales Tax Rate | VAT - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The total population in Niger was estimated at 23.2 million people in 2019, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. Looking back, in the year of 1960, Niger had a population of 3.4 million people. The population of Niger represents 0.23 percent of the world´s total population which arguably means that one person in every 434 people on the planet is a resident of Niger. This page provides the latest reported value for - Niger Population - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Niger was worth 9.50 billion US dollars in 2019, according to official data from the World Bank and projections from Trading Economics. The GDP value of Niger represents 0.01 percent of the world economy. GDP in Niger averaged 2.80 USD Billion from 1960 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 9.50 USD Billion in 2019 and a record low of 0.45 USD Billion in 1960. The gross domestic product (GDP) measures of national income and output for a given country's economy. The gross domestic product (GDP) is equal to the total expenditures for all final goods and services produced within the country in a stipulated period of time. This page provides the latest reported value for - Niger GDP - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The inflation rate in Niger was recorded at 0 percent in January of 2020. Inflation Rate in Niger averaged 2.03 percent from 2003 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 15.40 percent in August of 2008 and a record low of -4.20 percent in August of 2006. In Niger, the inflation rate measures a broad rise or fall in prices that consumers pay for a standard basket of goods. This page provides the latest reported value for - Niger Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The benchmark interest rate in Niger was last recorded at 4.50 percent. Interest Rate in Niger averaged 4.03 percent from 2010 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4.50 percent in December of 2016 and a record low of 3.50 percent in September of 2013. Niger is a member of the Economic and Monetary Community of West Africa (UEMOA). In UEMOA , interest rates decisions are taken by the Central Bank of West African States’ Monetary Policy Committee. The Central Bank of West African States’ official rate is the key interest rate. This page provides - Niger Interest Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Consumer Price Index in Niger increased 0.30 percent in February of 2020 over the previous month. Inflation Rate Mom in Niger averaged 0.12 percent from 2010 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4 percent in June of 2017 and a record low of -2 percent in February of 2014. This page provides - Niger Inflation Rate MoM- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cost of food in Niger decreased 0.20 percent in January of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Food Inflation in Niger averaged 0.63 percent from 2011 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 7.20 percent in January of 2018 and a record low of -6.60 percent in August of 2019. This page provides the latest reported value for - Niger Food Inflation - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Niger recorded a government debt equivalent to 34.70 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2018. Government Debt to GDP in Niger averaged 30.65 percent from 2003 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 66.50 percent in 2003 and a record low of 14.70 percent in 2006. Generally, Government debt as a percent of GDP is used by investors to measure a country ability to make future payments on its debt, thus affecting the country borrowing costs and government bond yields. This page provides - Niger Government Debt To Gdp - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Retail Sales in Niger increased 7.40 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 over the same quarter in the previous year. Retail Sales Yoy in Niger averaged 5.54 percent from 2010 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 66.60 percent in the first quarter of 2015 and a record low of -31.70 percent in the second quarter of 2013. This page provides - Niger Retail Sales YoY- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Capacity Utilization in Niger increased to 62.60 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 50.30 percent in the third quarter of 2019. Capacity Utilization in Niger averaged 65.92 percent from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 88.20 percent in the fourth quarter of 2011 and a record low of 33.90 percent in the first quarter of 2016. This page provides - Niger Capacity Utilization- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Niger expanded 6 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Niger averaged 3.52 percent from 1961 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 13.48 percent in the fourth quarter of 1978 and a record low of -17.06 percent in the fourth quarter of 1973. Niger, a landlocked sub-Saharan nation, is one of the poorest countries in the world. More than half of Niger’s population earn their living from subsistence agriculture prone to droughts. Niger’s economy is upheld by uranium exports and foreign financial assistance. Low skilled labour force, inexistent infrastructures and lack of security act as a blockade to foreign direct investments. This page provides - Niger GDP Annual Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Crude Oil Production in Niger decreased to 7 BBL/D/1K in December from 8 BBL/D/1K in November of 2019. Crude Oil Production in Niger averaged 14.24 BBL/D/1K from 2011 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 20 BBL/D/1K in December of 2011 and a record low of 5 BBL/D/1K in July of 2011. This page provides - Niger Crude Oil Production - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Niger recorded a Current Account deficit of 14.60 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2019. Current Account to GDP in Niger averaged -9.56 percent from 1974 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1.15 percent in 1975 and a record low of -22.70 percent in 2011. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page provides - Niger Current Account to GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Niger recorded a Government Budget deficit equal to 3.20 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2019. Government Budget in Niger averaged -2.72 percent of GDP from 2002 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 3.70 percent of GDP in 2006 and a record low of -8 percent of GDP in 2014. Government Budget is an itemized accounting of the payments received by government (taxes and other fees) and the payments made by government (purchases and transfer payments). A budget deficit occurs when an government spends more money than it takes in. The opposite of a budget deficit is a budget surplus. This page provides - Niger Government Budget - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Price Index Cpi in Niger increased to 102.20 points in March from 101.80 points in February of 2020. Consumer Price Index Cpi in Niger averaged 96.42 points from 2010 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 106 points in June of 2018 and a record low of 87.40 points in March of 2010. This page provides - Niger Consumer Price Index Cpi- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Moody's credit rating for Niger was last set at B3 with stable outlook. In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Niger thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Niger as reported by major credit rating agencies.

Money Supply M0 in Niger decreased to 657600 XOF Million in February from 673000 XOF Million in January of 2020. Money Supply M0 in Niger averaged 396253.58 XOF Million from 2004 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 815782 XOF Million in June of 2017 and a record low of 104728 XOF Million in February of 2004. This page provides - Niger Money Supply M0- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M2 in Niger decreased to 1295800 XOF Million in February from 1344100 XOF Million in January of 2020. Money Supply M2 in Niger averaged 689004.58 XOF Million from 2004 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1344100 XOF Million in January of 2020 and a record low of 171030 XOF Million in February of 2004. This page provides - Niger Money Supply M2- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Niger recorded 795 Coronavirus Cases since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Niger reported 44 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Niger Coronavirus Cases.

Niger recorded 44 Coronavirus Deaths since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Niger reported 795 Coronavirus Cases. This page includes a chart with historical data for Niger Coronavirus Deaths.

Niger recorded 600 Coronavirus Recovered since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Niger reported 44 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Niger Coronavirus Recovered.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Nigeria increased by 156043.05 NGN Million in the first quarter of 2019. Changes In Inventories in Nigeria averaged 108138.59 NGN Million from 2010 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 178909.34 NGN Million in the second quarter of 2018 and a record low of 32488.05 NGN Million in the first quarter of 2011. This page provides - Nigeria Changes In Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Nigeria Three Month Interbank Rate (Nibor) was at 8.01 percent on Friday May 8. Interbank Rate in Nigeria averaged 13.76 percent from 2007 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 38.96 percent in September of 2013 and a record low of 0 percent in November of 2017. The interbank rate is the rate of interest charged on short-term loans made between banks in the local currency. This page provides - Nigeria Interbank Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cost of food in Nigeria increased 14.98 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Food Inflation in Nigeria averaged 11.70 percent from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 39.54 percent in September of 2001 and a record low of -17.50 percent in January of 2000. This page provides - Nigeria Food Inflation - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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