Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU) in Niger
Niger: Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU) was 1.62 trillion constant LCU in 2025. ▲ Rising
Exports as a capacity to import in Niger, 1990–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for exports as a capacity to import in Niger is 1.62 trillion constant LCU, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 36 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 80.0% on the previous year and up 97.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports as a capacity to import in Niger peaked at 1.62 trillion constant LCU in 2025 and was at its lowest, 182.77 billion constant LCU, in 1992.
That places Niger 55th out of 179 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 36 years of available data.
Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU) in Niger, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 327.37 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1991 | 295.90 billion constant LCU | -9.6% |
| 1992 | 182.77 billion constant LCU | -38.2% |
| 1993 | 254.31 billion constant LCU | +39.1% |
| 1994 | 325.96 billion constant LCU | +28.2% |
| 1995 | 398.67 billion constant LCU | +22.3% |
| 1996 | 405.53 billion constant LCU | +1.7% |
| 1997 | 396.97 billion constant LCU | -2.1% |
| 1998 | 391.73 billion constant LCU | -1.3% |
| 1999 | 363.13 billion constant LCU | -7.3% |
| 2000 | 406.25 billion constant LCU | +11.9% |
| 2001 | 435.45 billion constant LCU | +7.2% |
| 2002 | 401.86 billion constant LCU | -7.7% |
| 2003 | 421.01 billion constant LCU | +4.8% |
| 2004 | 426.99 billion constant LCU | +1.4% |
| 2005 | 436.77 billion constant LCU | +2.3% |
| 2006 | 440.60 billion constant LCU | +0.9% |
| 2007 | 439.81 billion constant LCU | -0.2% |
| 2008 | 499.81 billion constant LCU | +13.6% |
| 2009 | 576.93 billion constant LCU | +15.4% |
| 2010 | 671.26 billion constant LCU | +16.4% |
| 2011 | 669.05 billion constant LCU | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 813.05 billion constant LCU | +21.5% |
| 2013 | 896.00 billion constant LCU | +10.2% |
| 2014 | 869.24 billion constant LCU | -3.0% |
| 2015 | 816.89 billion constant LCU | -6.0% |
| 2016 | 741.03 billion constant LCU | -9.3% |
| 2017 | 835.09 billion constant LCU | +12.7% |
| 2018 | 797.42 billion constant LCU | -4.5% |
| 2019 | 820.00 billion constant LCU | +2.8% |
| 2020 | 758.22 billion constant LCU | -7.5% |
| 2021 | 839.72 billion constant LCU | +10.7% |
| 2022 | 876.81 billion constant LCU | +4.4% |
| 2023 | 732.38 billion constant LCU | -16.5% |
| 2024 | 898.28 billion constant LCU | +22.7% |
| 2025 | 1.62 trillion constant LCU | +80.0% |
Niger compared with similar countries
- Niger's 1.62 trillion constant LCU is above the median for low income countries, which is 418.88 billion constant LCU, 3.9× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Niger's 1.62 trillion constant LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 715.50 billion constant LCU, 2.3× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 334.23 billion constant LCU | 182.77 billion constant LCU | 405.53 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 448.55 billion constant LCU | 401.86 billion constant LCU | 576.93 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 792.90 billion constant LCU | 669.05 billion constant LCU | 896.00 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 953.65 billion constant LCU | 732.38 billion constant LCU | 1.62 trillion constant LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Niger
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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 18.74 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0158 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 12.21 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 13.08 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0115 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 8.92 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 4.99 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0067 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exports as a capacity to import in Niger?
- Exports as a capacity to import in Niger was 1.62 trillion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest exports as a capacity to import recorded in Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 1.62 trillion constant LCU in 2025.
- What is the lowest exports as a capacity to import recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 182.77 billion constant LCU in 1992.
- How does Niger rank for exports as a capacity to import?
- Niger ranks 55th out of 179 countries with data for 2025.
- Is exports as a capacity to import rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is up 97.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Niger data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Exports as a capacity to import equals the current price value of exports of goods and services deflated by the import price index. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.