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AU (suspended), ECOWAS (withdrawn), WAEMU, AfCFTA, OIC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.

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Snapshot

Population~27.9 MWorld Bank, 2025
GDP (current USD)$21.6 BWorld Bank, 2025
GDP per Capita$775World Bank, 2025
GDP Growth7.01%World Bank, 2025
Inflation (y/y)~-4.45%World Bank, 2025
BCEAO rate3.50%Central Bank
Unemployment0.39%World Bank, ILO modelled estimate, 2025
Internet Use~15.56%World Bank, 2024
Electrification~19.00%World Bank WDI
CPI Score (Rank)28.0/100 (#123)Transparency Intl
HDI (Rank)0.394 (#189)UNDP HDR

World Bank Indicators Compare with another country

GDP (current USD)$21.6 BWorld Bank, 2025
GDP growth (annual)7.01%World Bank, 2025
GDP per capita (USD)$775World Bank, 2025
Population, total27.9 MWorld Bank, 2025
FDI net inflows (USD)$358.1 MWorld Bank, 2024
Inflation (consumer prices)-4.45%World Bank, 2025
Unemployment (% labour force)0.39%World Bank, 2025
Internet use (% of people)15.56%World Bank, 2024
Trade (% of GDP)33.91%World Bank, 2025

Country Facts

CapitalNiamey
RegionWest Africa
CurrencyWest African CFA (XOF)
FX RegimeFixed peg to EUR via CFA franc
Legal SystemFrench civil law, Islamic law, customary law
Time ZoneAfrica/Niamey

Focus Sectors

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

Regulations & Taxes

Corporate Income Tax30% standard
VAT / Sales Tax19% standard

Tenders

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Travaux de construction des salles de classe et ouvrages connexes de la phase ouverte dans la région de Tahoua

PROJET LIRE

RECRUTEMENT D'UN COORDONNATEUR NATIONAL POUR LES PROJETS HASKE ET BEST

SOCIETIE NIGERIENNE D’ELECTRICITE (NIGELEC)

Recrutement d'un consultant pour la réalisation de l'étude (APS, APD, DAO et EIES/PAR) et le contrôle des travaux du laboratoire central moderne de recherches sur la qualité de l’eau

Integrated Water Security Platform

Contract Awards

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Achats de 4000 kits d'hygiènes menstruelles pour les régions de Maradi et Zinder

Government of Niger (World Bank-financed, project P171767)

Recrutement d’un (e) assistant (e) au Spécialiste en VBG pour le compte du PISEN et du PGIP.

Government of Niger (World Bank-financed, project P174414)

Acquisition de kits d’hygiène au profit des filles de 6ème et 5ème, bénéficiaires du Programme « Espaces sûrs ».

Government of Niger (World Bank-financed, project P168779)

Recrutement d'un Spécialiste en Communication de l’Unité de Coordination du Projet NIGER-LIRE

Government of Niger (World Bank-financed, project P168779)