Niger: public finances

What is the budget deficit of Niger?

Niger's overall budget deficit was 687.4 billion CFA francs in 2024 on a commitment basis, according to the government financial operations table (TOFE) in the INS Statistical Yearbook 2020-2024. Total revenue was 929.2 billion and total spending and net lending 1,616.5 billion.

As a share of GDP, the IMF World Economic Outlook (October 2026) puts the general government deficit at 4.3% in 2024 and 2.9% in 2025, including grants. The TOFE is compiled by the Ministry of Economy and Finance. The yearbook table is headed in millions of CFA francs, but the values match billions when set against GDP of 10,605.7 billion.

Official sources: INS Niger: Statistical Yearbook 2020-2024 (PDF) · IMF DataMapper: Government net lending/borrowing, Niger

How much debt does Niger have?

Niger's general government gross debt was 45.5% of GDP in 2025, according to the IMF World Economic Outlook (October 2026), down from 48.1% in 2024. The IMF projects 46.3% in 2026.

External public debt stood at 3,139.3 billion CFA francs at the end of 2024, according to the Ministry of Economy and Finance figures in the INS Statistical Yearbook 2020-2024, of which 2,658.8 billion was owed to multilateral lenders. External debt service was 170.7 billion CFA francs in 2024. Domestic debt comes on top of the external total.

Official sources: IMF DataMapper: General government gross debt, Niger · INS Niger: Statistical Yearbook 2020-2024 (PDF)

How much tax does the government of Niger collect?

Niger's tax revenue was 836.0 billion CFA francs in 2024, according to the government financial operations table in the INS Statistical Yearbook 2020-2024, up from 821.0 billion in 2023 but below 905.1 billion in 2022.

Taxes on goods and services raised 319.2 billion, taxes on income 298.9 billion and taxes on international trade 143.4 billion in 2024. Trade taxes have fallen from 231.6 billion in 2022. Non-tax revenue added 77.8 billion. Total revenue covered about 57% of total spending in 2024; the rest was financed by grants, loans and domestic borrowing.

Official sources: INS Niger: Statistical Yearbook 2020-2024 (PDF)

What is Niger's government debt?

45.5% of GDP: that is general government gross debt in Niger for 2025, according to the IMF. Since 2005 it has ranged from 14.2% of GDP (2008) to 51.4% of GDP (2023). Across Sub-Saharan Africa the middle value was 53.0% of GDP, and Niger placed 31st highest of 46. Worldwide: 113th of 185.

Does Niger's government borrow more than it raises?

In 2025, general government net lending or borrowing in Niger was -2.9% of GDP, according to the IMF (a deficit). Since 2005 it has ranged from -6.8% of GDP (2022) to 31.0% of GDP (2006). Across Sub-Saharan Africa the middle value was -3.0% of GDP, and Niger placed 23rd highest of 47. World rank, highest first: 99th of 188.

What is Niger's government revenue?

The latest figure from the IMF, for 2025, is 12.7% of GDP. Its high point since 2005 was 2006, at 46.2% of GDP; its low point was 2024, at 9.2% of GDP. Sub-Saharan Africa median: 18.4% of GDP; Niger is 40th highest of 47. Worldwide: 176th of 187.

How much does Niger's government spend?

The latest figure from the IMF, for 2025, is 15.6% of GDP. The peak was 24.3% of GDP in 2021 and the low 13.5% of GDP in 2024. Across Sub-Saharan Africa the middle value was 20.8% of GDP, and Niger placed 40th highest of 46. Of 186 countries with 2025 data, 173rd highest.

What is Niger's military budget as a share of GDP?

In 2025, military spending in Niger was 2.1% of GDP, according to SIPRI. Since 2005 it has ranged from 0.7% of GDP (2005) to 2.2% of GDP (2024). Sub-Saharan Africa median: 1.3% of GDP; Niger is 10th highest of 44. World rank, highest first: 50th of 149.