External borrowing, net in Niger
Niger: External borrowing, net was 28.90 billion current LCU in 2005. ◆ Volatile
External borrowing, net in Niger, 1984–2005
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2005, external borrowing, net in Niger stood at 28.90 billion current LCU.
The figure is down 32.3% on the previous year and up 598.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, external borrowing, net in Niger peaked at 176.90 billion current LCU in 2000 and was at its lowest, -5.80 billion current LCU, in 1995.
That places Niger 18th out of 50 countries with data for 2005, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
External borrowing, net in Niger, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 34.50 billion current LCU | — |
| 1985 | 21.40 billion current LCU | -38.0% |
| 1986 | 27.50 billion current LCU | +28.5% |
| 1987 | 38.60 billion current LCU | +40.4% |
| 1988 | 31.60 billion current LCU | -18.1% |
| 1989 | 23.00 billion current LCU | -27.2% |
| 1990 | 45.60 billion current LCU | +98.3% |
| 1991 | 3.80 billion current LCU | -91.7% |
| 1992 | 9.30 billion current LCU | +144.7% |
| 1993 | -700.00 million current LCU | -107.5% |
| 1994 | 108.50 billion current LCU | -15600.0% |
| 1995 | -5.80 billion current LCU | -105.3% |
| 1996 | 41.23 billion current LCU | -810.9% |
| 1997 | 37.73 billion current LCU | -8.5% |
| 1998 | 52.90 billion current LCU | +40.2% |
| 1999 | 8.30 billion current LCU | -84.3% |
| 2000 | 176.90 billion current LCU | +2031.3% |
| 2001 | 36.80 billion current LCU | -79.2% |
| 2002 | 50.60 billion current LCU | +37.5% |
| 2003 | 50.10 billion current LCU | -1.0% |
| 2004 | 42.70 billion current LCU | -14.8% |
| 2005 | 28.90 billion current LCU | -32.3% |
Niger compared with similar countries
- Niger's 28.90 billion current LCU is above the median for low income countries, which is 21.58 billion current LCU, 1.3× the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Niger's 28.90 billion current LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 9.40 billion current LCU, 3.1× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where External borrowing, net 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | +15600.0% | -700.00 million current LCU | 108.50 billion current LCU |
| 2000 | +2031.3% | 8.30 billion current LCU | 176.90 billion current LCU |
| 1996 | +810.9% | -5.80 billion current LCU | 41.23 billion current LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 29.43 billion current LCU | 21.40 billion current LCU | 38.60 billion current LCU | 6 |
| 1990s | 30.09 billion current LCU | -5.80 billion current LCU | 108.50 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 64.33 billion current LCU | 28.90 billion current LCU | 176.90 billion current LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Niger
More science & technology data for Niger
- Mobile landline subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 60.59 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 0.6059 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per unit of GDP 0.0008 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 16.38 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 13.58 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate -7.82 % change on previous year (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, annual growth rate -4.75 % change on previous year (2024)
- Scientific and technical journal articles 90.18 (2023)
- Scientific and technical journal articles, per capita 0 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is external borrowing, net in Niger?
- External borrowing, net in Niger was 28.90 billion current LCU in 2005, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest external borrowing, net recorded in Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 176.90 billion current LCU in 2000.
- What is the lowest external borrowing, net recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was -5.80 billion current LCU in 1995.
- How does Niger rank for external borrowing, net?
- Niger ranks 18th out of 50 countries with data for 2005.
- Is external borrowing, net rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is up 598.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Niger data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of External borrowing, net (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Financing from abroad (obtained from nonresidents) refer to the means by which a government provides financial resources to cover a budget deficit or allocates financial resources arising from a budget surplus. It includes all government liabilities--other. Data are in current local currency.