Primary income balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) in Niger
Niger: Primary income balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) was -196.79 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Primary income balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) in Niger, 2005–2023
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2023, primary income balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Niger stood at -196.79 million.
That represents a change of up 12.3% on the previous year and down 6.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary income balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Niger peaked at 25.82 million in 2008 and was at its lowest, -236.74 million, in 2021.
That places Niger 80th out of 197 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Primary income balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) in Niger, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | -9.51 million | — |
| 2006 | 1.21 million | -112.8% |
| 2007 | -440,838 | -136.3% |
| 2008 | 25.82 million | -5957.7% |
| 2009 | -38.96 million | -250.9% |
| 2010 | -47.21 million | +21.2% |
| 2011 | -51.14 million | +8.3% |
| 2012 | -135.35 million | +164.7% |
| 2013 | -184.79 million | +36.5% |
| 2014 | -151.92 million | -17.8% |
| 2015 | -153.04 million | +0.7% |
| 2016 | -163.17 million | +6.6% |
| 2017 | -181.62 million | +11.3% |
| 2018 | -192.74 million | +6.1% |
| 2019 | -192.88 million | +0.1% |
| 2020 | -208.02 million | +7.8% |
| 2021 | -236.74 million | +13.8% |
| 2022 | -224.37 million | -5.2% |
| 2023 | -196.79 million | -12.3% |
Niger compared with similar countries
- Niger's -196.79 million is above the median for low income countries, which is -347.95 million, 57% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Niger's -196.79 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -393.85 million, 50% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Primary income balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | +5957.7% | -440,838 | 25.82 million |
| 2009 | -250.9% | 25.82 million | -38.96 million |
| 2012 | -164.7% | -51.14 million | -135.35 million |
| 2007 | -136.3% | 1.21 million | -440,838 |
| 2006 | +112.8% | -9.51 million | 1.21 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -4.37 million | -38.96 million | 25.82 million | 5 |
| 2010s | -145.38 million | -192.88 million | -47.21 million | 10 |
| 2020s | -216.48 million | -236.74 million | -196.79 million | 4 |
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More financial sector data for Niger
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0016 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 1.24 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0012 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 0.9039 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0016 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 1.24 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary income balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Niger?
- Primary income balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Niger was -196.79 million in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest primary income balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) recorded in Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 25.82 million in 2008.
- What is the lowest primary income balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was -236.74 million in 2021.
- How does Niger rank for primary income balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits)?
- Niger ranks 80th out of 197 countries with data for 2023.
- Is primary income balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Niger data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Primary income balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The World and Country Group Aggregates (historically called BOPSY) is an annual publication, released each November, of major balance of payments and international investment position components for countries, country groups, and the world.