Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows (millions of United States) in Niger
Niger: Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows (millions of United States) was 526.45 million current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in Niger, 1990–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in million current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Niger stood at 526.45 million current US$.
The figure is down 48.7% on the previous year and down 36.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Niger peaked at 1,066 million current US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, -34.35 million current US$, in 1993.
That places Niger 136th out of 224 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows (millions of United States) in Niger, year by year
| Year | million current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 40.81 million current US$ | — |
| 1991 | 15.16 million current US$ | -62.9% |
| 1992 | 56.39 million current US$ | +272.0% |
| 1993 | -34.35 million current US$ | -160.9% |
| 1994 | -11.26 million current US$ | -67.2% |
| 1995 | 14.42 million current US$ | -228.1% |
| 1996 | 2.35 million current US$ | -83.7% |
| 1997 | 16.62 million current US$ | +608.5% |
| 1998 | -1.19 million current US$ | -107.1% |
| 1999 | 0.2761 million current US$ | -123.3% |
| 2000 | 8.44 million current US$ | +2955.7% |
| 2001 | 22.9 million current US$ | +171.4% |
| 2002 | 2.4 million current US$ | -89.5% |
| 2003 | 11.47 million current US$ | +377.0% |
| 2004 | 20.32 million current US$ | +77.2% |
| 2005 | 30.29 million current US$ | +49.1% |
| 2006 | 50.54 million current US$ | +66.8% |
| 2007 | 129.04 million current US$ | +155.3% |
| 2008 | 340.43 million current US$ | +163.8% |
| 2009 | 790.76 million current US$ | +132.3% |
| 2010 | 940.32 million current US$ | +18.9% |
| 2011 | 1,066 million current US$ | +13.3% |
| 2012 | 841.28 million current US$ | -21.1% |
| 2013 | 719.34 million current US$ | -14.5% |
| 2014 | 822.97 million current US$ | +14.4% |
| 2015 | 529.48 million current US$ | -35.7% |
| 2016 | 301.33 million current US$ | -43.1% |
| 2017 | 338.71 million current US$ | +12.4% |
| 2018 | 466.04 million current US$ | +37.6% |
| 2019 | 717.15 million current US$ | +53.9% |
| 2020 | 360.65 million current US$ | -49.7% |
| 2021 | 594.83 million current US$ | +64.9% |
| 2022 | 965.98 million current US$ | +62.4% |
| 2023 | 1,026 million current US$ | +6.2% |
| 2024 | 526.45 million current US$ | -48.7% |
Niger compared with similar countries
- Niger's 526.45 million current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 274 million current US$, 1.9× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Niger's 526.45 million current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 596.7 million current US$, 88% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows (millions of United States) in Niger changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | +2955.7% | 0.2761 million current US$ | 8.44 million current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 9.92 million current US$ | -34.35 million current US$ | 56.39 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 140.66 million current US$ | 2.4 million current US$ | 790.76 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 674.24 million current US$ | 301.33 million current US$ | 1,066 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 694.69 million current US$ | 360.65 million current US$ | 1,026 million current US$ | 5 |
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More economy & growth data for Niger
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate 771.57 % change on previous year (2022)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Niger?
- Foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Niger was 526.45 million current US$ in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows recorded in Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 1,066 million current US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was -34.35 million current US$ in 1993.
- How does Niger rank for foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows?
- Niger ranks 136th out of 224 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is down 36.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Niger data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows (millions of United States dollars). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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