Niger

Republic of Niger

French West African CFA (XOF) French civil law, Islamic law, customary law
AU (suspended), ECOWAS (withdrawn), WAEMU, AfCFTA, OIC
Niger is a major uranium producer (Orano/SOMAIR operations in Arlit) and emerging oil producer from the Agadem field (CNPC). The economy depends on subsistence agriculture, livestock, and mining. Following the July 2023 military coup and ECOWAS sanctions, Niger has reoriented its international partnerships. The country has one of the world's youngest populations (median age 15) and lowest HDI rankings. Uranium and oil exports, along with gold mining, remain the primary revenue sources.
Snapshot Focus Sectors Regulations & Taxes Businesses (102) People

Snapshot

Population~29.1 MWorld Bank WDI
GDP (current USD)$23.0 BIMF WEO
GDP per Capita$590IMF WEO
GDP Growth10.40%IMF WEO
Inflation (y/y)~3.50%Central Bank / IMF
Policy Rate (BCEAO rate)3.50%Central Bank
Unemployment0.60%ILO / National Stats
Internet Use~17.00%World Bank WDI
Electrification~19.00%World Bank WDI
CPI Score (Rank)28.0/100 (#123)Transparency Intl
HDI (Rank)0.394 (#189)UNDP HDR

Focus Sectors

Uranium Mining
Oil (Agadem)
Gold
Agriculture (millet
cowpeas)
Livestock
Telecoms
Construction
Cement

Regulations & Taxes

Corporate Income Tax30% standard
VAT / Sales Tax19% standard

Business Directory (102)

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AB

Abdou Moumouni University

Non-profit

Main national university since 1971

Niamey
AI

Air and Ténéré National Nature Reserve

Non-profit

UNESCO Saharan heritage

Agadez
AI

Airtel Money Niger

Corporate

Leading mobile money

Niamey
BA

Bank of Africa Niger

Corporate

Leading commercial bank

Niamey
BC

BCEAO Niger

Non-profit

Central bank branch

Niamey
BR

Braniger

Corporate

Main brewery and bottler

Niamey
CH

Chambre de Commerce Niger

Non-profit

National chamber of commerce

Niamey
CI

CIMBENIN - Ciments du Niger

Corporate

Cement production

Malbaza
CN

CNPC Niger

Corporate

Main oil operator

Niamey
CO

Cominak

Corporate

Historic Akouta uranium mine

Akokan
CU

Cure Salée Festival

Non-profit

Famous nomadic festival

In-Gall
EC

Ecobank Niger

Corporate

Pan-African banking

Niamey
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Data Notes: Population, GDP, and GDP per capita are latest IMF WEO / World Bank estimates. Inflation is year-over-year. Trade data from UN Comtrade/OEC (2023). Tax rates from PwC/KPMG country guides. CPI from Transparency International. HDI from UNDP Human Development Report.
Narrative last updated: April 8, 2026.