Military spending in Niger
Niger: Military spending was 341.19 million constant 2022 US$ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Military spending in Niger, 1960–2023
Source: Barnum et al. - Global Military Spending Dataset (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2022 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for military spending in Niger is 341.19 million constant 2022 US$, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
The figure is up 12.4% on the previous year and up 203.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending in Niger peaked at 341.19 million constant 2022 US$ in 2023 and was at its lowest, 6.24 million constant 2022 US$, in 1960.
That places Niger 124th out of 172 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 14.23 million constant 2022 US$ | 6.24 million constant 2022 US$ | 21.08 million constant 2022 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 21.94 million constant 2022 US$ | 15.56 million constant 2022 US$ | 33.81 million constant 2022 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 31.82 million constant 2022 US$ | 24.58 million constant 2022 US$ | 41.43 million constant 2022 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 38.95 million constant 2022 US$ | 33.77 million constant 2022 US$ | 51.00 million constant 2022 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 47.62 million constant 2022 US$ | 35.44 million constant 2022 US$ | 65.10 million constant 2022 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 163.50 million constant 2022 US$ | 65.70 million constant 2022 US$ | 274.63 million constant 2022 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 298.18 million constant 2022 US$ | 271.44 million constant 2022 US$ | 341.19 million constant 2022 US$ | 4 |
Countries ranked near Niger
- 121 Congo 358.41 million constant 2022 US$ compare
- 122 Albania 356.40 million constant 2022 US$ compare
- 123 Gabon 342.88 million constant 2022 US$ compare
- 125 Trinidad and Tobago 323.77 million constant 2022 US$ compare
- 126 Ghana 318.88 million constant 2022 US$ compare
- 127 Togo 314.46 million constant 2022 US$ compare
More reference data data for Niger
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.9264 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.5992 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 3.03 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies -0.2336 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 2.76 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 131.57 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending in Niger?
- Military spending in Niger was 341.19 million constant 2022 US$ in 2023, according to Barnum et al. - Global Military Spending Dataset (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest military spending recorded in Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 341.19 million constant 2022 US$ in 2023.
- What is the lowest military spending recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.24 million constant 2022 US$ in 1960.
- How does Niger rank for military spending?
- Niger ranks 124th out of 172 countries with data for 2023.
- Is military spending rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is up 203.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Niger data come from?
- The figures come from Barnum et al. - Global Military Spending Dataset (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Military spending. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This data is expressed in US dollars. It is adjusted for inflation but does not account for differences in the cost of living between countries.