Merchandise exports by continent in Niger
Niger: Merchandise exports by continent was 0.0284 in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise exports by continent in Niger, 1978–2014
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for merchandise exports by continent in Niger is 0.0284, measured in 2014.
The figure is down 41.2% on the previous year and up 4,144.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise exports by continent in Niger peaked at 0.21 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1994.
That places Niger 132nd out of 192 countries with data for 2014, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Merchandise exports by continent in Niger, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 0.0283 | — |
| 1981 | 0.0005 | -98.4% |
| 1984 | 0.0151 | +3173.9% |
| 1986 | 0.0005 | -96.5% |
| 1988 | 0.0031 | +479.2% |
| 1989 | 0.0003 | -89.6% |
| 1990 | 0.0001 | -62.5% |
| 1991 | 0.0006 | +416.7% |
| 1992 | 0.0006 | +3.2% |
| 1993 | 0.0001 | -89.1% |
| 1994 | 0 | -85.7% |
| 1995 | 0.0001 | +500.0% |
| 1996 | 0.0025 | +4033.3% |
| 1997 | 0.0004 | -83.9% |
| 1998 | 0.0027 | +565.0% |
| 1999 | 0.0037 | +39.5% |
| 2000 | 0.0046 | +22.9% |
| 2001 | 0.0008 | -82.5% |
| 2002 | 0.0082 | +922.5% |
| 2003 | 0.0046 | -43.2% |
| 2004 | 0.0007 | -85.6% |
| 2005 | 0.0285 | +4153.7% |
| 2006 | 0.21 | +636.9% |
| 2007 | 0.1779 | -15.3% |
| 2008 | 0.1327 | -25.4% |
| 2009 | 0.0598 | -54.9% |
| 2010 | 0.0638 | +6.7% |
| 2011 | 0.0569 | -10.9% |
| 2012 | 0.0497 | -12.5% |
| 2013 | 0.0484 | -2.8% |
| 2014 | 0.0284 | -41.2% |
Niger compared with similar countries
- Niger's 0.0284 is above the median for low income countries, which is 0.0083, 3.4× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Niger's 0.0284 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.0284, 1.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Merchandise exports by continent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | +4153.7% | 0.0007 | 0.0285 |
| 1996 | +4033.3% | 0.0001 | 0.0025 |
| 1984 | +3173.9% | 0.0005 | 0.0151 |
| 2002 | +922.5% | 0.0008 | 0.0082 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.0283 | 0.0283 | 0.0283 | 1 |
| 1980s | 0.0039 | 0.0003 | 0.0151 | 5 |
| 1990s | 0.0011 | 0 | 0.0037 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.0628 | 0.0007 | 0.21 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0494 | 0.0284 | 0.0638 | 5 |
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 merchandise exports by continent in Niger?
- Merchandise exports by continent in Niger was 0.0284 in 2014, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest merchandise exports by continent recorded in Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 0.21 in 2006.
- What is the lowest merchandise exports by continent recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1994.
- How does Niger rank for merchandise exports by continent?
- Niger ranks 132nd out of 192 countries with data for 2014.
- Is merchandise exports by continent rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4,144.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Niger data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Merchandise exports by continent. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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