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Economy of Niger vs Rwanda compared: GDP & Debt

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Niger has a GDP of $21.6B compared to $16.4B for Rwanda, ranking 129/197 and 142/197 by economy size, respectively.

Niger has $9.82B in government debt (45.4% of GDP), compared to $10.6B (64.6% of GDP) in Rwanda.

Niger vs Rwanda GDP by year

Niger
Rwanda
1x
Year GDP, current $
Niger Rwanda
2025 $21,646,191,388 $16,372,132,990
2024 $19,729,786,047 $15,111,064,182
2023 $16,949,765,464 $14,806,501,437
2022 $15,531,799,641 $13,747,404,814
2021 $14,936,154,253 $11,252,894,910
2020 $13,648,332,190 $10,487,146,253
2019 $12,420,836,507 $10,519,272,170
2018 $12,800,907,986 $9,650,161,136
2017 $11,359,273,443 $9,164,345,443
2016 $10,341,025,540 $8,596,812,241
2015 $9,683,867,926 $8,447,064,079
2014 $10,862,943,544 $8,129,984,484
2013 $10,224,897,438 $7,714,276,920
2012 $9,426,912,648 $7,556,673,276
2011 $8,772,950,778 $6,802,676,034
2010 $7,851,192,502 $6,052,276,078
2009 $7,352,131,310 $5,603,399,015
2008 $7,297,600,226 $5,120,655,375
2007 $5,731,485,052 $4,017,977,507
2006 $4,756,361,252 $3,274,207,945
2005 $4,383,315,965 $2,933,819,766
2004 $3,760,443,738 $2,376,496,067
2003 $3,394,084,732 $2,138,237,279
2002 $2,782,192,879 $1,966,003,468
2001 $2,448,714,704 $1,966,600,715
2000 $2,241,753,193 $2,068,836,754
1999 $2,537,789,821 $2,157,108,263
1998 $2,643,363,519 $1,989,343,546
1997 $2,290,318,910 $1,851,558,197
1996 $2,405,686,940 $1,382,334,879
1995 $2,302,537,562 $1,293,535,193
1994 $1,938,058,175 $753,636,370
1993 $3,052,673,849 $1,971,525,712
1992 $3,386,232,579 $2,029,026,962
1991 $3,285,796,875 $1,911,600,237
1990 $3,512,356,508 $2,550,185,679
1989 $2,179,567,114 $2,405,022,593
1988 $2,280,356,193 $2,395,492,687
1987 $2,233,006,105 $2,157,432,668
1986 $1,904,096,998 $1,944,710,684
1985 $1,440,581,652 $1,715,626,331
1984 $1,461,243,326 $1,587,413,084
1983 $1,803,099,561 $1,479,687,587
1982 $2,017,612,216 $1,407,243,139
1981 $2,170,893,414 $1,407,062,527
1980 $2,508,524,721 $1,254,765,642
1979 $2,109,277,666 $1,109,346,131
1978 $1,774,365,590 $905,709,076
1977 $1,291,458,041 $746,650,613
1976 $1,064,517,601 $637,753,853
1975 $1,048,690,933 $571,863,500
1974 $1,026,137,111 $308,458,423
1973 $946,385,105 $290,746,157
1972 $742,779,661 $246,457,838
1971 $693,573,704 $222,952,504
1970 $649,916,621 $219,900,006
1969 $625,867,985 $188,700,037
1968 $641,214,226 $172,200,018
1967 $665,586,872 $159,560,018
1966 $702,296,079 $124,525,703
1965 $673,383,511 $148,799,980
1964 $582,816,396 $129,999,994
1963 $586,294,879 $128,000,000
1962 $531,736,599 $125,000,008
1961 $485,785,231 $122,000,016
1960 $449,526,873 $119,000,024

Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1960–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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GDP per capita in Niger vs Rwanda by year

Niger
GDP per capita

GDP per capita, PPP
Rwanda
GDP per capita

GDP per capita, PPP
1x
Year Current $
Niger Rwanda
GDP per capita GDP per capita, PPP GDP per capita GDP per capita, PPP
2025 $775 - $1,124 -
2024 $730 $2,050 $1,060 $3,711
2023 $648 $1,875 $1,061 $3,399
2022 $614 $1,840 $1,007 $3,099
2021 $610 $1,586 $843 $2,733
2020 $575 $1,497 $803 $2,285
2019 $541 $1,419 $823 $2,336
2018 $577 $1,276 $773 $2,125
2017 $530 $1,208 $751 $1,968
2016 $500 $1,189 $721 $1,866
2015 $486 $1,172 $726 $1,781
2014 $565 $1,161 $715 $1,678
2013 $552 $1,138 $695 $1,512
2012 $529 $1,162 $698 $1,455
2011 $511 $1,064 $643 $1,413
2010 $474 $1,058 $587 $1,314
2009 $461 $999 $557 $1,241
2008 $475 $1,010 $522 $1,191
2007 $387 $955 $421 $1,079
2006 $333 $935 $352 $1,002
2005 $319 $888 $324 $914
2004 $283.5 $832 $269.5 $832
2003 $265.2 $837 $249 $775
2002 $225.3 $832 $234 $760
2001 $205.4 $809 $237.3 $670
2000 $194.8 $764 $251.9 $609
1999 $228.3 $783 $264.7 $554
1998 $246.1 $801 $246.2 $528
1997 $220.6 $745 $238.7 $500
1996 $239.5 $746 $206 $499
1995 $237 $757 $228 $514
1994 $206.2 $748 $111 $311
1993 $335 $742 $247 $521
1992 $384 $746 $264.1 $575
1991 $384 $738 $254 $542
1990 $424 $739 $346 $549
1989 $271.3 - $335 -
1988 $292.6 - $344 -
1987 $295.3 - $320 -
1986 $259.6 - $297.7 -
1985 $202.4 - $271.6 -
1984 $211.5 - $259.9 -
1983 $268.8 - $250.6 -
1982 $310 - $246.4 -
1981 $343 - $254.6 -
1980 $409 - $234.4 -
1979 $354 - $213.8 -
1978 $307 - $179.9 -
1977 $229.8 - $152.7 -
1976 $194.8 - $134.4 -
1975 $197.2 - $124.1 -
1974 $198.3 - $68.9 -
1973 $187.9 - $66.9 -
1972 $151.4 - $58.4 -
1971 $145.2 - $54.4 -
1970 $139.8 - $55.2 -
1969 $138.3 - $48.9 -
1968 $145.6 - $46 -
1967 $155.4 - $44 -
1966 $168.6 - $35.4 -
1965 $166.3 - $43.5 -
1964 $148.1 - $39 -
1963 $153.3 - $39.3 -
1962 $143.2 - $39.2 -
1961 $134.6 - $39.3 -
1960 $128.3 - $39.4 -

Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1960–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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Niger's GDP per capita is $775, ranking 188/197, compared to $1,124 in Rwanda, ranking 178/197. Adjusted for purchasing power (GDP per capita PPP), Niger ranks 186th at $2,050, while Rwanda ranks 168th at $3,711.

Economic indicators

Niger Rwanda
Gross domestic product
$21.6B
2025
$16.4B
2025
GDP rank
129/197
2025
142/197
2025
GDP growth
7.01%
2024-2025
9.38%
2024-2025
GDP per capita
$775
2025
$1,124
2025
GDP per capita rank
188/197
2025
178/197
2025
GDP per capita, PPP
$2,050
2024
$3,711
2024
GDP per capita PPP rank
186/197
2024
168/197
2024
Government debt
$9.82B
2025
$10.6B
2025
Debt-to-GDP ratio
45.4%
2025
64.6%
2025
Government debt per person
$352
2025
$726
2025
Government debt per person rank
175/185
2025
155/185
2025
Average annual personal income after taxes
$1,418
2026
$1,614
2026
Market capitalization of domestic companies n/a
$3.2B
2025
Income share by richest 10%
27.8%
2021
33.4%
2023
Income share by poorest 10%
3.8%
2021
3.1%
2023
Government expenditure, % of GDP
14.8%
2025
24.1%
2025
Consumer prices inflation
-4.45%
2024-2025
5.91%
2024-2025
Central bank interest rate n/a
6.75%
2025
Unemployment rate
0.4%
2022
5.36%
2025
Population
29294628
15062056

Spending and national debt comparison by year

Niger
Spending

Debt
Rwanda
Spending

Debt
1x
Year % of GDP
Niger Rwanda
Government spending Government debt Government spending Government debt
2025 14.8% 45.4% 24.1% 64.6%
2024 13.4% 47.7% 27.1% 63.4%
2023 15.8% 51.8% 26.2% 61.4%
2022 21.6% 50.7% 28.7% 59%
2021 24.3% 51.3% 31% 66.2%
2020 22.4% 45% 32.5% 66.7%
2019 21.6% 39.8% 27.7% 52.8%
2018 21.2% 37% 26.3% 49.2%
2017 19.5% 36.5% 25.3% 46.1%
2016 19.4% 32.8% 25.4% 41.5%
2015 24.2% 29.9% 26.9% 33.5%
2014 23.6% 22.1% 27.8% 29.5%
2013 20.4% 19.6% 26.5% 27%
2012 16.6% 18.1% 24.9% 19.3%
2011 15.3% 14.7% 25% 18.9%
2010 14.3% 15.1% 24.1% 19%
2009 17.7% 15.9% 22.6% 18.7%
2008 16.9% 14.2% 22.7% 18.5%
2007 17.4% 17.8% 22.7% 22.4%
2006 15.2% 18.3% 20.9% 22.8%
2005 15.6% 49.5% 20.2% 59.8%
2004 16.1% 55% 18.1% 82.1%
2003 14% 60.6% 18.8% 80.7%
2002 14.4% 69% 20.7% 93.4%
2001 13.7% 74% 19.3% 85.2%
2000 13.5% 82.1% 18.5% 87.2%
1999 15% 63.3% 22.7% 79.5%
1998 13.6% 61.3% 16.6% 71.1%
1997 12.9% 69.1% 17.2% 73.3%
1996 10.9% 63.5% 19.8% 84.6%
1995 12.5% 69.4% 18.3% 102.2%
1994 - - 13.5% -
1993 - - 20.6% -
1992 - - 21.8% -

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1992–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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In 2025, Niger's government spending was $3.2B, accounting for 14.8% of its GDP, while Rwanda spent $3.95B, or 24.1% of GDP.

Debt-to-GDP ratio is 45.4% in Niger and 64.6% in Rwanda, ranking 114/185 and 68/185, respectively.

Government deficit by year

Deficit/surplus
Niger

Rwanda
1x
Year Deficit/surplus, % of GDP
Niger Rwanda
2025 -3.28% -4.49%
2024 -4.27% -6.19%
2023 -5.37% -4.88%
2022 -6.77% -5.56%
2021 -6.1% -6.89%
2020 -4.82% -9.26%
2019 -3.56% -5%
2018 -3.01% -2.57%
2017 -4.12% -2.54%
2016 -4.46% -2.3%
2015 -6.75% -2.71%
2014 -6.12% -3.97%
2013 -1.93% -1.29%
2012 -0.83% -2.41%
2011 -2.19% -0.87%
2010 -0.99% -0.65%
2009 -3.93% 0.26%
2008 1.11% 0.84%
2007 -0.75% -1.58%
2006 31% -0.03%
2005 -1.53% 1.14%
2004 -2.76% 2.31%
2003 -2.17% -1.25%
2002 -2.21% -2.06%
2001 -2.59% -1.83%
2000 -2.83% -0.22%
1999 -4.27% -4.48%
1998 -2.23% -2.63%
1997 -2.39% -2.25%
1996 -0.36% -5.08%
1995 -3.19% -2.07%
1994 - -9.68%
1993 - -6.7%
1992 - -7.31%

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1992–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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In 2025, Niger's government deficit, the difference between spending and revenue, was $711M, equivalent to 3.28% of GDP. This compares to Rwanda's deficit of $736M, or 4.49% of GDP.

Over the past 31 years, Niger recorded a fiscal deficit in 29 of those years, while Rwanda ran a deficit in 27 years. On average, Niger posted an annual deficit equal to 2.05% of GDP, compared to deficit of 2.6% of GDP for Rwanda.

Inflation comparison by year

Inflation
Niger

Rwanda
1x
Year Consumer prices inflation
Niger Rwanda
2025 -4.45% 5.91%
2024 9.07% 1.77%
2023 3.7% 19.8%
2022 4.23% 17.7%
2021 3.84% -0.39%
2020 2.9% 9.85%
2019 -2.49% 3.35%
2018 2.97% -0.31%
2017 2.8% 8.28%
2016 1.65% 7.17%
2015 -0.58% 2.53%
2014 -0.93% 2.35%
2013 2.3% 5.92%
2012 0.46% 10.3%
2011 2.94% 3.08%
2010 0.8% -0.25%
2009 0.58% 12.9%
2008 11.3% 15.4%
2007 0.05% 9.08%
2006 0.04% 8.88%
2005 7.8% 9.01%
2004 0.26% 12.3%
2003 -1.61% 7.45%
2002 2.63% 1.99%
2001 4.01% 3.34%
2000 2.9% 3.9%
1999 -2.3% -2.41%
1998 4.55% 6.21%
1997 2.93% 12%

Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1997–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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Over the past 29 years, Niger has recorded an average annual inflation rate of 2.15%, compared with 6.8% in Rwanda. In 2025, inflation was -4.45% in Niger and 5.91% in Rwanda.

Top exports between countries

Niger
Export category Export value
Machinery & equipment $25K
Textiles & consumer goods $25K
Rwanda
Export category Export value
Machinery & equipment $2.18M
Processed food, beverages & tobacco $457K
Wood & paper products $355K
Textiles & consumer goods $19K
Precious metals & jewellery $2K
Miscellaneous $1K
Raw agricultural goods $1K

Balance of trade

Niger Rwanda
Current account balance
-$1.2B
2024
-$1.81B
2024
Current account balance ranking
123/190
2024
136/190
2024
Current account balance, % of GDP
-6.09%
2024
-12%
2024
Goods imports
$2B
2024
$5.55B
2024
Goods exports
$1.52B
2024
$3.2B
2024
Service imports
$1.03B
2024
$991M
2024
Service exports
$248M
2024
$1.08B
2024
Imports of goods and services, % of GDP
18.1%
2025
35.1%
2025
Exports of goods and services, % of GDP
15.8%
2025
21.6%
2025

Economic freedom indices

The indices of economic freedom below are issued by the Heritage Foundation. Higher scores indicate stronger economic health.

Niger Rwanda
Economic freedom 51 56.5
Economic freedom ranking 156/197 121/197
Property rights 16.6 60.3
Government integrity 33.9 53.9
Judicial effectiveness 28 27.5
Tax burden 78.2 80.6
Government spending 91.4 75.7
Fiscal health 47.6 37.5
Business freedom 32.4 60.1
Labor freedom 54.7 49.1
Monetary freedom 67.9 72.3
Trade freedom 65.8 61.8
Investment freedom 55 60
Financial freedom 40 40

Economic freedom comparison by year

Niger
Rwanda
1x
Year Economic freedom index
Niger Rwanda
2026 51 56.5
2025 51.5 54.8
2024 52.3 51.6
2023 53.7 52.2
2022 54.9 57.1
2021 57.3 68.3
2020 54.7 70.9
2019 51.6 71.1
2018 49.5 69.1
2017 50.8 67.6
2016 54.3 63.1
2015 54.6 64.8
2014 55.1 64.7
2013 53.9 64.1
2012 54.3 64.9
2011 54.3 62.7
2010 52.9 59.1
2009 53.8 54.2
2008 52.9 54.2
2007 53.2 52.4
2006 52.5 52.8
2005 54.1 51.7
2004 54.6 53.3
2003 54.2 47.8
2002 48.2 50.4
2001 48.9 45.4
2000 45.9 42.3
1999 48.6 39.8
1998 47.5 39.1
1997 46.6 38.3
1996 45.8 -

Data sources: The Heritage Foundation | Economic Freedom Index (1996–2026, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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The Economic Freedom Index for Niger is 51, ranking 156/197, compared to 56.5 for Rwanda, ranking 121/197. The chart above displays a comparison of annual changes in economic freedom indexes.

Other economic metrics

Niger Rwanda
Services, % of GDP
31.1%
2025
52.3%
2025
Industry, % of GDP
18.7%
2025
22%
2025
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, % of GDP
47.6%
2025
20.3%
2025
GNI, Atlas method
$20.9B
2025
$16.7B
2025
GNI per capita, PPP
$2,150
2025
$4,070
2025
Total reserves including gold n/a
$1.96B
2025
Total reserves ranking n/a
128/177
2025
Net foreign direct investment
-$337M
2024
-$560M
2024
Net inflows of foreign direct investment
$358M
2024
$573M
2024
Net outflows of foreign direct investment
$20.7M
2024
$13.2M
2024
Servicing debt to the IMF, % of GNI
1.96%
2024
2.91%
2024
Poverty at national poverty lines
41.2%
2021
27.4%
2023
Gross capital formation, % of GDP
22%
2025
34.1%
2025

GDP per capita map

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Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1985–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08); U.S. Census Bureau (1985–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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Data sources:

  1. World Bank | Economy & Growth (1960–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08)
  2. International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1992–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08)
  3. The Heritage Foundation | Economic Freedom Index (1996–2026, retrieved 2026-07-08)
  4. U.S. Census Bureau (1985–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08)
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  6. United Nations | World Population Prospects (2026, retrieved 2026-07-08)
  7. LivingCost (2026, retrieved 2026-07-08)

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The current account balance is the sum of net trade in goods and services, net earnings from cross-border investments, and net transfer payments. It reflects a country's economic transactions with the rest of the world and is a fundamental component of the balance of payments. A surplus indicates that a country exports more than it imports, while a deficit shows the opposite.

Gross National Income (GNI) measures a country's total income. It encompasses income earned by residents, businesses, and foreign sources, defined as employee compensation and investment profits. GNI adds product taxes not included elsewhere and subtracts subsidies. It accounts for income from residents working abroad but excludes earnings from foreigners within the country.

A negative value for Net Foreign Direct Investment indicates a country is a net receiver of investments, as foreign inflows exceed outflows after Balance of Payments adjustments. A positive value indicates a net provider, with outflows exceeding inflows. Inflows are credits (increasing foreign claims on domestic assets), while outflows are debits (increasing domestic assets abroad).

Foreign direct investment (FDI, net inflows) shows how much capital foreign investors bring into a country after accounting for any funds that flow back in the opposite direction. It represents the net value of overseas companies establishing, expanding, or financing businesses in the reporting country. A positive number means more capital entered the country than was withdrawn, while a negative number means foreign investors pulled out more than they invested.

Foreign direct investment (FDI, net outflows) shows how much capital residents of a country invest abroad after accounting for any funds that flow back in the opposite direction. It represents the net value of domestic companies establishing, expanding, or financing businesses in other countries. A positive number means more capital was invested abroad than withdrawn, while a negative number means residents pulled back more than they invested.

Principal and interest payments to the IMF in currency, goods, or services on long-term debt expressed as a share of GNI.

Formerly gross domestic investment, gross capital formation measures the share of a country’s economic output invested in fixed assets, including buildings, machinery, and infrastructure. It indicates how much of the economy is devoted to building productive capacity.