Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Niger
Niger: Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) was 24.22 in 2027. ▲ Rising
Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Niger, 2000–2027
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Niger recorded 24.22 for imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in 2027.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.2% on the previous year and down 7.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Niger peaked at 35.85 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 18.97, in 2002.
Niger ranks 34th of 45 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 28 years of available data.
Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Niger, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 20.43 | — |
| 2001 | 19.61 | -4.0% |
| 2002 | 18.97 | -3.3% |
| 2003 | 20.18 | +6.4% |
| 2004 | 22.78 | +12.9% |
| 2005 | 24 | +5.3% |
| 2006 | 22.72 | -5.3% |
| 2007 | 22.48 | -1.1% |
| 2008 | 26.91 | +19.7% |
| 2009 | 34.67 | +28.8% |
| 2010 | 35.85 | +3.4% |
| 2011 | 35.03 | -2.3% |
| 2012 | 29.03 | -17.1% |
| 2013 | 29.37 | +1.2% |
| 2014 | 29.88 | +1.8% |
| 2015 | 30.46 | +1.9% |
| 2016 | 24.42 | -19.8% |
| 2017 | 26.27 | +7.6% |
| 2018 | 26.29 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 26.28 | -0.0% |
| 2020 | 25.74 | -2.1% |
| 2021 | 26.99 | +4.9% |
| 2022 | 27.13 | +0.5% |
| 2023 | 22.65 | -16.5% |
| 2024 | 20.35 | -10.2% |
| 2025 | 23.13 | +13.7% |
| 2026 | 23.01 | -0.5% |
| 2027 | 24.22 | +5.2% |
Niger compared with similar countries
- Niger's 24.22 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 31.7, 76% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Niger's 24.22 is below the median for low income countries, which is 31.7, 76% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 23.27 | 18.97 | 34.67 | 10 |
| 2010s | 29.29 | 24.42 | 35.85 | 10 |
| 2020s | 24.15 | 20.35 | 27.13 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Niger
- 31 Sao Tome and Principe 27.76 compare
- 32 Benin 26.44 compare
- 33 Zimbabwe 25.88 compare
- 35 Guinea-Bissau 24.09 compare
- 36 Cote d'Ivoire 24.02 compare
- 37 Malawi 23.7 compare
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- Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP 0.1443 (2024)
- Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), per 1.06 units per person (2024)
- Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), per 0.0015 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Niger?
- Imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Niger was 24.22 in 2027, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 35.85 in 2010.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 18.97 in 2002.
- How does Niger rank for imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments)?
- Niger ranks 34th out of 45 countries with data for 2027.
- Is imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Niger data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, Sixth Edition (BPM6)). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Economic Outlook (REO) provides information on recent economic developments and prospects for countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Data for the REO for sub-Saharan Africa are prepared in conjunction with the semi-annual World Economic Outlook (WEO) exercises, spring and fall.