Key economic indicators of Niger

Economy

Inflation1.90 % (2013)0.50 % (2012)2.90 % (2011)

Unemployment5.10 % (2012)5.10 % (2011)5.10 % (2010)

GDP growth rate6.20 % (2013)11.2 % (2012)2.30 % (2011)

GDP per Capita (PPP)800 $ (2013)800 $ (2012)800 $ (2011)

Demographics

Total Population17.5 Million (2014)16.9 Million (2013)16.3 Million (2012)

Population Growth3.28 % (2014)3.32 % (2013)3.36 % (2012)

Logistics Performance

Logistics performance index: Overall2.69 1=low to 5=high (2012)2.54 1=low to 5=high (2010)1.97 1=low to 5=high (2007)

Debt, Current Account Balance and Budget Deficit

Current Account Balance (Total)-1.45 Billion $ (2013)-1.45 Billion $ (2012)-1.70 Billion $ (2011)

External Debt (Total)1.56 Billion $ (2013)1.55 Billion $ (2012)1.34 Billion $ (2011)