Military spending in Niger
Niger: Military spending was 341.19 million constant 2022 US$ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
341.19 million constant 2022 US$
Change on year
up 12.4%
World rank
124th
of 172 countries
All-time high
341.19 million constant 2022 US$
in 2023
All-time low
6.24 million constant 2022 US$
in 1960
Years of data
64
1960–2023
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$, in 1960.
That places Niger 124th out of 172 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Military spending in Niger, year by year
| Year | constant 2022 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 6.24 million constant 2022 US$ | — |
| 1961 | 7.85 million constant 2022 US$ | +25.9% |
| 1962 | 9.45 million constant 2022 US$ | +20.4% |
| 1963 | 11.29 million constant 2022 US$ | +19.4% |
| 1964 | 13.71 million constant 2022 US$ | +21.4% |
| 1965 | 15.37 million constant 2022 US$ | +12.1% |
| 1966 | 16.70 million constant 2022 US$ | +8.7% |
| 1967 | 19.53 million constant 2022 US$ | +16.9% |
| 1968 | 21.05 million constant 2022 US$ | +7.8% |
| 1969 | 21.08 million constant 2022 US$ | +0.1% |
| 1970 | 19.46 million constant 2022 US$ | -7.7% |
| 1971 | 17.58 million constant 2022 US$ | -9.7% |
| 1972 | 17.46 million constant 2022 US$ | -0.7% |
| 1973 | 15.56 million constant 2022 US$ | -10.9% |
| 1974 | 15.79 million constant 2022 US$ | +1.5% |
| 1975 | 20.12 million constant 2022 US$ | +27.4% |
| 1976 | 24.30 million constant 2022 US$ | +20.8% |
| 1977 | 25.52 million constant 2022 US$ | +5.0% |
| 1978 | 29.83 million constant 2022 US$ | +16.9% |
| 1979 | 33.81 million constant 2022 US$ | +13.3% |
| 1980 | 35.01 million constant 2022 US$ | +3.5% |
| 1981 | 31.47 million constant 2022 US$ | -10.1% |
| 1982 | 30.47 million constant 2022 US$ | -3.2% |
| 1983 | 27.64 million constant 2022 US$ | -9.3% |
| 1984 | 24.58 million constant 2022 US$ | -11.1% |
| 1985 | 27.75 million constant 2022 US$ | +12.9% |
| 1986 | 30.97 million constant 2022 US$ | +11.6% |
| 1987 | 32.14 million constant 2022 US$ | +3.8% |
| 1988 | 36.75 million constant 2022 US$ | +14.4% |
| 1989 | 41.43 million constant 2022 US$ | +12.7% |
| 1990 | 51.00 million constant 2022 US$ | +23.1% |
| 1991 | 44.69 million constant 2022 US$ | -12.4% |
| 1992 | 42.50 million constant 2022 US$ | -4.9% |
| 1993 | 37.77 million constant 2022 US$ | -11.1% |
| 1994 | 33.90 million constant 2022 US$ | -10.2% |
| 1995 | 33.77 million constant 2022 US$ | -0.4% |
| 1996 | 33.99 million constant 2022 US$ | +0.7% |
| 1997 | 35.01 million constant 2022 US$ | +3.0% |
| 1998 | 37.17 million constant 2022 US$ | +6.2% |
| 1999 | 39.68 million constant 2022 US$ | +6.7% |
| 2000 | 38.65 million constant 2022 US$ | -2.6% |
| 2001 | 39.60 million constant 2022 US$ | +2.5% |
| 2002 | 36.88 million constant 2022 US$ | -6.9% |
| 2003 | 35.44 million constant 2022 US$ | -3.9% |
| 2004 | 43.35 million constant 2022 US$ | +22.3% |
| 2005 | 45.22 million constant 2022 US$ | +4.3% |
| 2006 | 50.90 million constant 2022 US$ | +12.5% |
| 2007 | 57.27 million constant 2022 US$ | +12.5% |
| 2008 | 65.10 million constant 2022 US$ | +13.7% |
| 2009 | 63.80 million constant 2022 US$ | -2.0% |
| 2010 | 65.70 million constant 2022 US$ | +3.0% |
| 2011 | 78.26 million constant 2022 US$ | +19.1% |
| 2012 | 97.98 million constant 2022 US$ | +25.2% |
| 2013 | 112.42 million constant 2022 US$ | +14.7% |
| 2014 | 150.66 million constant 2022 US$ | +34.0% |
| 2015 | 171.43 million constant 2022 US$ | +13.8% |
| 2016 | 192.62 million constant 2022 US$ | +12.4% |
| 2017 | 235.77 million constant 2022 US$ | +22.4% |
| 2018 | 255.53 million constant 2022 US$ | +8.4% |
| 2019 | 274.63 million constant 2022 US$ | +7.5% |
| 2020 | 271.44 million constant 2022 US$ | -1.2% |
| 2021 | 276.55 million constant 2022 US$ | +1.9% |
| 2022 | 303.56 million constant 2022 US$ | +9.8% |
| 2023 | 341.19 million constant 2022 US$ | +12.4% |
Niger compared with similar countries
- Niger's 341.19 million constant 2022 US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 387.93 million constant 2022 US$, 88% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Niger's 341.19 million constant 2022 US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 350.64 million constant 2022 US$, 97% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 14.23 million constant 2022 US$ | 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
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2425 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.66 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 9.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.57 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 9.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.8132 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.3983 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 37.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 42.83 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 3.1 (2050)
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.