Communications, computer, etc. in Niger
Niger: Communications, computer, etc. was 20.9% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Communications, computer, etc. in Niger, 1974–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in % of service imports, BoP.
Analysis
Niger recorded 20.9% for communications, computer, etc. in 2024.
That represents a change of up 41.0% on the previous year and up 187.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, communications, computer, etc. in Niger peaked at 45.8% in 1979 and was at its lowest, 1.7%, in 2012.
Niger ranks 143rd of 197 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Communications, computer, etc. in Niger, year by year
| Year | % of service imports, BoP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 19.8% | — |
| 1975 | 26.6% | +34.4% |
| 1976 | 25.5% | -4.5% |
| 1977 | 43.8% | +71.9% |
| 1978 | 44.5% | +1.6% |
| 1979 | 45.8% | +3.0% |
| 1980 | 43.7% | -4.6% |
| 1981 | 40.1% | -8.3% |
| 1982 | 39.3% | -1.8% |
| 1983 | 42.1% | +7.1% |
| 1984 | 38.6% | -8.3% |
| 1985 | 31.9% | -17.4% |
| 1986 | 41.1% | +28.9% |
| 1987 | 29.1% | -29.2% |
| 1988 | 24.5% | -15.8% |
| 1989 | 28.0% | +14.4% |
| 1990 | 23.7% | -15.4% |
| 1991 | 33.7% | +42.1% |
| 1992 | 31.1% | -7.7% |
| 1993 | 38.9% | +25.1% |
| 1994 | 33.5% | -13.8% |
| 1995 | 30.3% | -9.6% |
| 1996 | 10.4% | -65.6% |
| 1997 | 11.8% | +13.9% |
| 1998 | 14.3% | +20.7% |
| 1999 | 15.9% | +11.5% |
| 2000 | 14.1% | -11.6% |
| 2001 | 19.7% | +40.1% |
| 2002 | 19.4% | -1.4% |
| 2003 | 17.1% | -12.1% |
| 2004 | 15.9% | -7.0% |
| 2005 | 10.6% | -33.0% |
| 2006 | 19.5% | +82.6% |
| 2007 | 11.7% | -40.0% |
| 2008 | 11.6% | -0.5% |
| 2009 | 9.2% | -20.4% |
| 2010 | 11.2% | +20.9% |
| 2011 | 21.6% | +93.6% |
| 2012 | 1.7% | -91.9% |
| 2013 | 12.4% | +609.6% |
| 2014 | 7.3% | -41.3% |
| 2015 | 6.7% | -8.3% |
| 2016 | 5.6% | -16.5% |
| 2017 | 9.2% | +64.7% |
| 2018 | 9.2% | +0.1% |
| 2019 | 7.1% | -22.6% |
| 2020 | 9.3% | +30.6% |
| 2021 | 7.2% | -22.2% |
| 2022 | 10.0% | +38.1% |
| 2023 | 14.8% | +48.5% |
| 2024 | 20.9% | +41.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 34.3% | 19.8% | 45.8% | 6 |
| 1980s | 35.8% | 24.5% | 43.7% | 10 |
| 1990s | 24.3% | 10.4% | 38.9% | 10 |
| 2000s | 14.9% | 9.2% | 19.7% | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.2% | 1.7% | 21.6% | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.4% | 7.2% | 20.9% | 5 |
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More economy & growth data for Niger
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.18 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 5.97 Percent per annum (2029)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 8.5 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 0.1835 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 142.3 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU), annual 8.5 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU), per 108.51 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU), per 84,131 constant LCU per person (2025)
- Services, value added (current US$), annual growth rate 5.79 % change on previous year (2025)
- Services, value added (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.3109 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is communications, computer, etc. in Niger?
- Communications, computer, etc. in Niger was 20.9% in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest communications, computer, etc. recorded in Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 45.8% in 1979.
- What is the lowest communications, computer, etc. recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.7% in 2012.
- How does Niger rank for communications, computer, etc.?
- Niger ranks 143rd out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
- Is communications, computer, etc. rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is up 187.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Niger data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Communications, computer, etc. (% of service imports, BoP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Communications, computer, information, and other services cover international telecommunications; computer data; news-related service transactions between residents and nonresidents; construction services; royalties and license fees; miscellaneous business, professional, and technical services; personal, cultural, and recreational services; manufacturing services on physical inputs owned by others; and maintenance and repair services and government services not included elsewhere. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of service imports which are services provided by non-residents to residents.