Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP (LCU) in Niger
Niger: Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP (LCU) was 105.58 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025. ▲ Rising
Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Niger, 1960–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current LCU per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Niger is 105.58 current LCU per US$ of GDP, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 13.1% on the previous year and down 41.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Niger peaked at 180.08 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2015 and was at its lowest, 18.16 current LCU per US$ of GDP, in 1960.
That places Niger 45th out of 193 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 66 years of available data.
Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP (LCU) in Niger, year by year
| Year | current LCU per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 18.16 current LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1961 | 23.8 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +31.1% |
| 1962 | 31.72 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +33.3% |
| 1963 | 25.29 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -20.3% |
| 1964 | 34.55 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +36.6% |
| 1965 | 34.35 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.6% |
| 1966 | 39.52 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +15.1% |
| 1967 | 35.36 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -10.5% |
| 1968 | 35.43 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.2% |
| 1969 | 42.82 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +20.9% |
| 1970 | 50.03 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +16.8% |
| 1971 | 42.96 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -14.1% |
| 1972 | 51.65 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +20.2% |
| 1973 | 52.9 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.4% |
| 1974 | 69.74 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +31.8% |
| 1975 | 66.42 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.8% |
| 1976 | 82.05 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +23.5% |
| 1977 | 72.06 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -12.2% |
| 1978 | 62.8 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -12.9% |
| 1979 | 78.43 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +24.9% |
| 1980 | 80.55 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.7% |
| 1981 | 98.37 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +22.1% |
| 1982 | 118.62 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +20.6% |
| 1983 | 102.56 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -13.5% |
| 1984 | 117.85 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +14.9% |
| 1985 | 147.54 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +25.2% |
| 1986 | 71.66 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -51.4% |
| 1987 | 75.68 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.6% |
| 1988 | 70.26 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.2% |
| 1989 | 74.32 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.8% |
| 1990 | 55.95 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -24.7% |
| 1991 | 51.68 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.6% |
| 1992 | 44.8 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -13.3% |
| 1993 | 43.01 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.0% |
| 1994 | 113.83 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +164.6% |
| 1995 | 101.03 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -11.2% |
| 1996 | 108.67 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +7.6% |
| 1997 | 114.61 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.5% |
| 1998 | 124.18 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.4% |
| 1999 | 115.21 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.2% |
| 2000 | 144.69 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +25.6% |
| 2001 | 143.24 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.0% |
| 2002 | 131.22 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.4% |
| 2003 | 116.61 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -11.1% |
| 2004 | 119.73 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.7% |
| 2005 | 126.21 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.4% |
| 2006 | 118.39 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.2% |
| 2007 | 107.39 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.3% |
| 2008 | 118.33 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +10.2% |
| 2009 | 162.41 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +37.3% |
| 2010 | 176.95 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.9% |
| 2011 | 164.73 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.9% |
| 2012 | 147.99 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -10.2% |
| 2013 | 144.79 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.2% |
| 2014 | 147.12 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.6% |
| 2015 | 180.08 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +22.4% |
| 2016 | 144.84 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -19.6% |
| 2017 | 150.17 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.7% |
| 2018 | 146.16 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.7% |
| 2019 | 160.15 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +9.6% |
| 2020 | 149.41 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.7% |
| 2021 | 149.63 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.2% |
| 2022 | 168.42 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +12.6% |
| 2023 | 136.28 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -19.1% |
| 2024 | 93.32 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -31.5% |
| 2025 | 105.58 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +13.1% |
Niger compared with similar countries
- Niger's 105.58 current LCU per US$ of GDP is below the median for low income countries, which is 156.27 current LCU per US$ of GDP, 68% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Niger's 105.58 current LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 105.58 current LCU per US$ of GDP, 1.0× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP (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 | +164.6% | 43.01 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 113.83 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 32.1 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 18.16 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 42.82 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1970s | 62.9 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 42.96 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 82.05 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 95.74 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 70.26 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 147.54 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 87.3 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 43.01 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 124.18 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 128.82 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 107.39 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 162.41 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 156.3 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 144.79 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 180.08 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 133.77 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 93.32 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 168.42 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near Niger
- 42 Kazakhstan, Republic of 119.93 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 43 Cameroon 118.1 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 44 Benin 116.76 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 46 Chad 97.29 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 47 Sri Lanka 68.74 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 48 Serbia, Republic of 60.94 current LCU per US$ of GDP 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 imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Niger?
- Imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Niger was 105.58 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 180.08 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2015.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 18.16 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 1960.
- How does Niger rank for imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp?
- Niger ranks 45th out of 193 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is down 41.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Niger data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Imports of goods and services (current LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Imports of goods and services (current LCU) ÷ GDP (current US$)
Computed from
- Imports of goods and services Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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
Imports of goods and services (current LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.