Imports of goods and services (current LCU) in Niger
Niger: Imports of goods and services (current LCU) was 2.29 trillion current LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
2.29 trillion current LCU
Change on year
up 24.1%
World rank
59th
of 193 countries
All-time high
2.62 trillion current LCU
in 2022
All-time low
8.16 billion current LCU
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Imports of goods and services in Niger, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2025, imports of goods and services in Niger stood at 2.29 trillion current LCU.
The figure is up 24.1% on the previous year and up 31.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Niger peaked at 2.62 trillion current LCU in 2022 and was at its lowest, 8.16 billion current LCU, in 1960.
Niger ranks 59th of 193 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (current LCU) in Niger, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 8.16 billion current LCU | — |
| 1961 | 11.56 billion current LCU | +41.7% |
| 1962 | 16.87 billion current LCU | +45.9% |
| 1963 | 14.83 billion current LCU | -12.1% |
| 1964 | 20.13 billion current LCU | +35.8% |
| 1965 | 23.13 billion current LCU | +14.9% |
| 1966 | 27.75 billion current LCU | +20.0% |
| 1967 | 23.54 billion current LCU | -15.2% |
| 1968 | 22.72 billion current LCU | -3.5% |
| 1969 | 26.80 billion current LCU | +18.0% |
| 1970 | 32.52 billion current LCU | +21.3% |
| 1971 | 29.79 billion current LCU | -8.4% |
| 1972 | 38.37 billion current LCU | +28.8% |
| 1973 | 50.07 billion current LCU | +30.5% |
| 1974 | 71.56 billion current LCU | +42.9% |
| 1975 | 69.66 billion current LCU | -2.7% |
| 1976 | 87.34 billion current LCU | +25.4% |
| 1977 | 93.06 billion current LCU | +6.5% |
| 1978 | 111.42 billion current LCU | +19.7% |
| 1979 | 165.44 billion current LCU | +48.5% |
| 1980 | 202.07 billion current LCU | +22.1% |
| 1981 | 213.55 billion current LCU | +5.7% |
| 1982 | 239.33 billion current LCU | +12.1% |
| 1983 | 184.93 billion current LCU | -22.7% |
| 1984 | 172.21 billion current LCU | -6.9% |
| 1985 | 212.54 billion current LCU | +23.4% |
| 1986 | 136.44 billion current LCU | -35.8% |
| 1987 | 168.99 billion current LCU | +23.9% |
| 1988 | 160.21 billion current LCU | -5.2% |
| 1989 | 161.99 billion current LCU | +1.1% |
| 1990 | 196.50 billion current LCU | +21.3% |
| 1991 | 169.80 billion current LCU | -13.6% |
| 1992 | 151.70 billion current LCU | -10.7% |
| 1993 | 131.30 billion current LCU | -13.4% |
| 1994 | 220.60 billion current LCU | +68.0% |
| 1995 | 232.61 billion current LCU | +5.4% |
| 1996 | 261.44 billion current LCU | +12.4% |
| 1997 | 262.50 billion current LCU | +0.4% |
| 1998 | 328.26 billion current LCU | +25.1% |
| 1999 | 292.39 billion current LCU | -10.9% |
| 2000 | 324.36 billion current LCU | +10.9% |
| 2001 | 350.76 billion current LCU | +8.1% |
| 2002 | 365.08 billion current LCU | +4.1% |
| 2003 | 395.78 billion current LCU | +8.4% |
| 2004 | 450.26 billion current LCU | +13.8% |
| 2005 | 553.20 billion current LCU | +22.9% |
| 2006 | 563.09 billion current LCU | +1.8% |
| 2007 | 615.49 billion current LCU | +9.3% |
| 2008 | 863.50 billion current LCU | +40.3% |
| 2009 | 1.19 trillion current LCU | +38.3% |
| 2010 | 1.39 trillion current LCU | +16.3% |
| 2011 | 1.45 trillion current LCU | +4.0% |
| 2012 | 1.40 trillion current LCU | -3.5% |
| 2013 | 1.48 trillion current LCU | +6.1% |
| 2014 | 1.60 trillion current LCU | +7.9% |
| 2015 | 1.74 trillion current LCU | +9.1% |
| 2016 | 1.50 trillion current LCU | -14.1% |
| 2017 | 1.71 trillion current LCU | +13.9% |
| 2018 | 1.87 trillion current LCU | +9.7% |
| 2019 | 1.99 trillion current LCU | +6.3% |
| 2020 | 2.04 trillion current LCU | +2.5% |
| 2021 | 2.23 trillion current LCU | +9.6% |
| 2022 | 2.62 trillion current LCU | +17.0% |
| 2023 | 2.31 trillion current LCU | -11.7% |
| 2024 | 1.84 trillion current LCU | -20.3% |
| 2025 | 2.29 trillion current LCU | +24.1% |
Niger compared with similar countries
- Niger's 2.29 trillion current LCU is below the median for low income countries, which is 2.67 trillion current LCU, 86% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Niger's 2.29 trillion current LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.09 trillion current LCU, 1.1× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 19.55 billion current LCU | 8.16 billion current LCU | 27.75 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | 74.92 billion current LCU | 29.79 billion current LCU | 165.44 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 185.23 billion current LCU | 136.44 billion current LCU | 239.33 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 224.71 billion current LCU | 131.30 billion current LCU | 328.26 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 567.56 billion current LCU | 324.36 billion current LCU | 1.19 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.61 trillion current LCU | 1.39 trillion current LCU | 1.99 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.22 trillion current LCU | 1.84 trillion current LCU | 2.62 trillion current 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 imports of goods and services in Niger?
- Imports of goods and services in Niger was 2.29 trillion current LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 2.62 trillion current LCU in 2022.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.16 billion current LCU in 1960.
- How does Niger rank for imports of goods and services?
- Niger ranks 59th out of 193 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is up 31.1%. 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 Offices (NSOs), published as part of Imports of goods and services (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.