Gross capital formation (constant LCU) in Niger
Niger: Gross capital formation (constant LCU) was 2.56 trillion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross capital formation 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 gross capital formation in Niger is 2.56 trillion constant LCU, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 2.2% on the previous year and up 38.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Niger peaked at 3.06 trillion constant LCU in 2022 and was at its lowest, 175.66 billion constant LCU, in 1993.
Niger ranks 41st of 170 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation (constant LCU) in Niger, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 286.35 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1991 | 265.37 billion constant LCU | -7.3% |
| 1992 | 224.65 billion constant LCU | -15.3% |
| 1993 | 175.66 billion constant LCU | -21.8% |
| 1994 | 318.48 billion constant LCU | +81.3% |
| 1995 | 302.03 billion constant LCU | -5.2% |
| 1996 | 368.87 billion constant LCU | +22.1% |
| 1997 | 341.62 billion constant LCU | -7.4% |
| 1998 | 450.35 billion constant LCU | +31.8% |
| 1999 | 357.45 billion constant LCU | -20.6% |
| 2000 | 369.56 billion constant LCU | +3.4% |
| 2001 | 460.71 billion constant LCU | +24.7% |
| 2002 | 511.63 billion constant LCU | +11.1% |
| 2003 | 474.25 billion constant LCU | -7.3% |
| 2004 | 473.40 billion constant LCU | -0.2% |
| 2005 | 666.62 billion constant LCU | +40.8% |
| 2006 | 709.09 billion constant LCU | +6.4% |
| 2007 | 721.37 billion constant LCU | +1.7% |
| 2008 | 1.11 trillion constant LCU | +53.7% |
| 2009 | 1.19 trillion constant LCU | +7.3% |
| 2010 | 1.43 trillion constant LCU | +20.5% |
| 2011 | 1.43 trillion constant LCU | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 1.44 trillion constant LCU | +0.7% |
| 2013 | 1.52 trillion constant LCU | +5.5% |
| 2014 | 1.68 trillion constant LCU | +10.8% |
| 2015 | 1.85 trillion constant LCU | +10.3% |
| 2016 | 1.80 trillion constant LCU | -2.6% |
| 2017 | 1.90 trillion constant LCU | +5.4% |
| 2018 | 2.28 trillion constant LCU | +20.0% |
| 2019 | 2.49 trillion constant LCU | +9.1% |
| 2020 | 2.49 trillion constant LCU | +0.2% |
| 2021 | 2.52 trillion constant LCU | +1.1% |
| 2022 | 3.06 trillion constant LCU | +21.5% |
| 2023 | 2.91 trillion constant LCU | -5.0% |
| 2024 | 2.62 trillion constant LCU | -10.1% |
| 2025 | 2.56 trillion constant LCU | -2.2% |
Niger compared with similar countries
- Niger's 2.56 trillion constant LCU is above the median for low income countries, which is 873.06 billion constant LCU, 2.9× the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Niger's 2.56 trillion constant LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 762.38 billion constant LCU, 3.4× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross capital formation (constant LCU) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | +81.3% | 175.66 billion constant LCU | 318.48 billion constant LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 309.08 billion constant LCU | 175.66 billion constant LCU | 450.35 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 668.54 billion constant LCU | 369.56 billion constant LCU | 1.19 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.78 trillion constant LCU | 1.43 trillion constant LCU | 2.49 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.69 trillion constant LCU | 2.49 trillion constant LCU | 3.06 trillion constant LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Niger
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 gross capital formation in Niger?
- Gross capital formation in Niger was 2.56 trillion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross capital formation recorded in Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 3.06 trillion constant LCU in 2022.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 175.66 billion constant LCU in 1993.
- How does Niger rank for gross capital formation?
- Niger ranks 41st out of 170 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is up 38.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- 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 Gross capital formation (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of produced assets for purposes of fixed capital formation, inventories or valuables. 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.