Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Niger
Niger: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 7.0% in 2024. ▲ Rising
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Niger, 1968–2024
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
Niger recorded 7.0% for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in 2024.
That represents a change of down 4.0% on the previous year and down 17.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Niger peaked at 10.5% in 1990 and was at its lowest, 2.9%, in 1969.
That places Niger 134th out of 202 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 57 years of available data.
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Niger, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 3.1% | — |
| 1969 | 2.9% | -5.4% |
| 1970 | 4.6% | +58.1% |
| 1971 | 4.8% | +3.5% |
| 1972 | 5.3% | +9.6% |
| 1973 | 6.3% | +20.1% |
| 1974 | 4.9% | -22.4% |
| 1975 | 5.6% | +13.3% |
| 1976 | 5.8% | +5.0% |
| 1977 | 5.1% | -12.1% |
| 1978 | 4.6% | -10.1% |
| 1979 | 4.2% | -8.3% |
| 1980 | 3.7% | -11.8% |
| 1981 | 3.9% | +5.3% |
| 1982 | 3.9% | -1.8% |
| 1983 | 6.2% | +61.7% |
| 1984 | 7.0% | +12.4% |
| 1985 | 7.1% | +1.7% |
| 1986 | 7.7% | +8.6% |
| 1987 | 6.2% | -20.4% |
| 1988 | 5.9% | -4.3% |
| 1989 | 6.3% | +6.2% |
| 1990 | 10.5% | +67.0% |
| 1991 | 9.7% | -7.6% |
| 1992 | 9.8% | +1.7% |
| 1993 | 9.9% | +0.7% |
| 1994 | 9.0% | -9.0% |
| 1995 | 9.6% | +6.5% |
| 1996 | 9.5% | -0.7% |
| 1997 | 9.5% | -0.4% |
| 1998 | 9.2% | -3.4% |
| 1999 | 9.6% | +5.1% |
| 2000 | 9.2% | -4.0% |
| 2001 | 8.9% | -4.1% |
| 2002 | 8.8% | -1.1% |
| 2003 | 9.1% | +3.9% |
| 2004 | 9.4% | +3.0% |
| 2005 | 8.4% | -10.4% |
| 2006 | 8.1% | -3.5% |
| 2007 | 7.7% | -5.4% |
| 2008 | 7.1% | -7.4% |
| 2009 | 7.4% | +4.4% |
| 2010 | 6.9% | -6.8% |
| 2011 | 6.7% | -3.4% |
| 2012 | 7.5% | +12.5% |
| 2013 | 8.0% | +6.6% |
| 2014 | 8.5% | +5.9% |
| 2015 | 7.6% | -10.1% |
| 2016 | 8.1% | +6.0% |
| 2017 | 8.3% | +2.1% |
| 2018 | 8.1% | -1.8% |
| 2019 | 8.4% | +4.0% |
| 2020 | 7.9% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | 7.6% | -3.3% |
| 2022 | 6.9% | -9.4% |
| 2023 | 7.3% | +5.1% |
| 2024 | 7.0% | -4.0% |
Niger compared with similar countries
- Niger's 7.0% is above the median for low income countries, which is 7.0%, 1.0× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Niger's 7.0% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 8.4%, 84% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | +67.0% | 6.3% | 10.5% |
| 1983 | +61.7% | 3.9% | 6.2% |
| 1970 | +58.1% | 2.9% | 4.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.0% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 2 |
| 1970s | 5.1% | 4.2% | 6.3% | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.8% | 3.7% | 7.7% | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.6% | 9.0% | 10.5% | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.4% | 7.1% | 9.4% | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.8% | 6.7% | 8.5% | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.3% | 6.9% | 7.9% | 5 |
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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 20.73 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0011 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 0.7667 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 358.08 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -65.08 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0181 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 13.25 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$) 19.53 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Niger?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Niger was 7.0% in 2024, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 10.5% in 1990.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.9% in 1969.
- How does Niger rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Niger ranks 134th out of 202 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Niger data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Manufacturing comprises units engaged in the physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products.