Merchandise imports in Niger
Niger: Merchandise imports was 695.74 million constant US$ in 2005. ▲ Rising
Merchandise imports in Niger, 1990–2005
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for merchandise imports in Niger is 695.74 million constant US$, measured in 2005. That is the highest value across all 16 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.6% on the previous year and up 76.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise imports in Niger peaked at 695.74 million constant US$ in 2005 and was at its lowest, 343.83 million constant US$, in 1992.
That places Niger 32nd out of 45 countries with data for 2005, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 16 years of available data.
Merchandise imports in Niger, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 448.12 million constant US$ | — |
| 1991 | 386.20 million constant US$ | -13.8% |
| 1992 | 343.83 million constant US$ | -11.0% |
| 1993 | 357.40 million constant US$ | +3.9% |
| 1994 | 388.07 million constant US$ | +8.6% |
| 1995 | 394.67 million constant US$ | +1.7% |
| 1996 | 416.32 million constant US$ | +5.5% |
| 1997 | 459.70 million constant US$ | +10.4% |
| 1998 | 480.90 million constant US$ | +4.6% |
| 1999 | 510.78 million constant US$ | +6.2% |
| 2000 | 546.54 million constant US$ | +7.0% |
| 2001 | 596.27 million constant US$ | +9.1% |
| 2002 | 622.51 million constant US$ | +4.4% |
| 2003 | 611.30 million constant US$ | -1.8% |
| 2004 | 640.65 million constant US$ | +4.8% |
| 2005 | 695.74 million constant US$ | +8.6% |
Niger compared with similar countries
- Niger's 695.74 million constant US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 1.03 billion constant US$, 67% of the median. (14 countries reporting)
- Niger's 695.74 million constant US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.26 billion constant US$, 55% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 418.60 million constant US$ | 343.83 million constant US$ | 510.78 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 618.84 million constant US$ | 546.54 million constant US$ | 695.74 million constant US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Niger
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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)
- Exports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), gaps 8.24 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise imports in Niger?
- Merchandise imports in Niger was 695.74 million constant US$ in 2005, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise imports recorded in Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 695.74 million constant US$ in 2005.
- What is the lowest merchandise imports recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 343.83 million constant US$ in 1992.
- How does Niger rank for merchandise imports?
- Niger ranks 32nd out of 45 countries with data for 2005.
- Is merchandise imports rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is up 76.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Niger data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Merchandise imports (constant US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total merchandise imports, cif (includes freight and insurance costs) in 1987 constant US dollars.