Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre (Bolt) in Niger
Niger: Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre (Bolt) was 19,560 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
19,560 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre
Change on year
up 11.1%
World rank
161st
of 164 countries
All-time high
19,560 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre
in 2022
All-time low
3,905 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
62
1961–2022
Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre in Niger, 1961–2022
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2022, gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Niger stood at 19,560 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre. That is the highest value across all 62 years on record.
That represents a change of up 11.1% on the previous year and up 72.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Niger peaked at 19,560 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre in 2022 and was at its lowest, 3,905 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre, in 1961.
That places Niger 161st out of 164 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre (Bolt) in Niger, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 3,905 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 4,315 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +10.5% |
| 1963 | 4,742 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +9.9% |
| 1964 | 4,750 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +0.2% |
| 1965 | 5,109 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +7.6% |
| 1966 | 5,048 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -1.2% |
| 1967 | 5,072 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +0.5% |
| 1968 | 5,113 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +0.8% |
| 1969 | 4,957 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -3.1% |
| 1970 | 5,109 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.1% |
| 1971 | 5,399 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.7% |
| 1972 | 5,121 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -5.1% |
| 1973 | 4,245 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -17.1% |
| 1974 | 4,619 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +8.8% |
| 1975 | 4,492 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -2.7% |
| 1976 | 4,524 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +0.7% |
| 1977 | 4,876 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +7.8% |
| 1978 | 5,532 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +13.5% |
| 1979 | 5,926 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +7.1% |
| 1980 | 6,210 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.8% |
| 1981 | 6,290 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +1.3% |
| 1982 | 6,209 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -1.3% |
| 1983 | 6,096 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -1.8% |
| 1984 | 5,060 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -17.0% |
| 1985 | 5,152 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +1.8% |
| 1986 | 5,385 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.5% |
| 1987 | 5,195 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -3.5% |
| 1988 | 5,485 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.6% |
| 1989 | 5,495 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +0.2% |
| 1990 | 5,398 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -1.8% |
| 1991 | 5,518 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +2.2% |
| 1992 | 5,153 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -6.6% |
| 1993 | 5,220 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +1.3% |
| 1994 | 5,421 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.9% |
| 1995 | 5,065 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -6.6% |
| 1996 | 5,314 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.9% |
| 1997 | 5,336 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +0.4% |
| 1998 | 6,009 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +12.6% |
| 1999 | 6,064 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +0.9% |
| 2000 | 5,904 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -2.6% |
| 2001 | 6,378 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +8.0% |
| 2002 | 6,716 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.3% |
| 2003 | 7,191 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +7.1% |
| 2004 | 7,140 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -0.7% |
| 2005 | 7,744 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +8.5% |
| 2006 | 8,197 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.8% |
| 2007 | 8,460 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.2% |
| 2008 | 9,286 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +9.8% |
| 2009 | 9,237 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 10,021 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +8.5% |
| 2011 | 10,258 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +2.4% |
| 2012 | 11,340 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +10.5% |
| 2013 | 11,942 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.3% |
| 2014 | 12,736 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.6% |
| 2015 | 13,295 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 2016 | 14,058 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.7% |
| 2017 | 14,761 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.0% |
| 2018 | 15,796 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +7.0% |
| 2019 | 16,766 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.1% |
| 2020 | 17,361 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.6% |
| 2021 | 17,604 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +1.4% |
| 2022 | 19,560 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +11.1% |
Niger compared with similar countries
- Niger's 19,560 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre is below the median for low income countries, which is 115,907 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre, 17% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Niger's 19,560 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 199,392 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre, 10% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4,779 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 3,905 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 5,113 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 4,984 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 4,245 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 5,926 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 5,658 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 5,060 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 6,290 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 5,450 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 5,065 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 6,064 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 7,625 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 5,904 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 9,286 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 13,097 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 10,021 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 16,766 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 18,175 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 17,361 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 19,560 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 3 |
Countries ranked near Niger
- 158 Mongolia 28,770 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre compare
- 159 Namibia 26,550 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre compare
- 160 Mali 25,038 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre compare
- 162 Chad 19,153 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre compare
- 163 Mauritania 15,208 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre compare
- 164 Central African Republic 6,023 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre compare
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 gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Niger?
- Gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Niger was 19,560 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre in 2022, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre recorded in Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 19,560 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre in 2022.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,905 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does Niger rank for gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre?
- Niger ranks 161st out of 164 countries with data for 2022.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is up 72.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Niger data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Gross domestic product (GDP) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Gross domestic product (GDP) Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with major processing by Our World in Data
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.