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% |
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
- Net domestic credit (current LCU), annual growth rate 1.36 % change on previous year (2025)
- Net domestic credit (current LCU), per unit of GDP 94.3 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Net domestic credit (current LCU), per capita 73,112 current LCU per person (2025)
- Net foreign assets (current LCU), annual growth rate 34.09 % change on previous year (2025)
- Net foreign assets (current LCU), per unit of GDP 34.01 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Net foreign assets (current LCU), per capita 26,370 current LCU per person (2025)
- Net migration, annual growth rate -90.65 % change on previous year (2025)
- Net migration -7,704 (2025)
- Official exchange rate 581.93 LCU per US$, period average (2025)
- Domestic credit to private sector 9.6% (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.