Resources statistical capacity in Niger

Niger: Resources statistical capacity was 7.97 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
7.97 million
Change on year
down 21.9%
World rank
32nd
of 146 countries
All-time high
15.73 million
in 2012
All-time low
2.46 million
in 2016
Years of data
14
2010–2023

Resources statistical capacity in Niger, 2010–2023

05.0M10.0M15.0M2010201620232010: 3.5M2011: 3.6M2012: 15.7M2013: 6.4M2014: 3.4M2015: 3.9M2016: 2.5M2017: 5.2M2018: 9.6M2019: 12.2M2020: 7.0M2021: 5.8M2022: 10.2M2023: 8.0M

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2023, resources statistical capacity in Niger stood at 7.97 million.

The figure is down 21.9% on the previous year and up 24.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, resources statistical capacity in Niger peaked at 15.73 million in 2012 and was at its lowest, 2.46 million, in 2016.

That places Niger 32nd out of 146 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Resources statistical capacity in Niger, year by year

Annual values for Resources statistical capacity in Niger, 2010 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2010 3.46 million —
2011 3.60 million +4.2%
2012 15.73 million +336.9%
2013 6.40 million -59.3%
2014 3.38 million -47.2%
2015 3.93 million +16.4%
2016 2.46 million -37.4%
2017 5.23 million +112.2%
2018 9.63 million +84.3%
2019 12.18 million +26.5%
2020 6.99 million -42.6%
2021 5.82 million -16.8%
2022 10.20 million +75.4%
2023 7.97 million -21.9%

Niger compared with similar countries

  • Niger's 7.97 million is above the median for low income countries, which is 3.71 million, 2.1× the median. (25 countries reporting)
  • Niger's 7.97 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.40 million, 1.2× the median. (48 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 6.60 million 2.46 million 15.73 million 10
2020s 7.75 million 5.82 million 10.20 million 4

Countries ranked near Niger

  1. 29 Congo 8.77 million compare
  2. 30 Benin 8.36 million compare
  3. 31 Angola 8.09 million compare
  4. 33 Bangladesh 7.81 million compare
  5. 34 South Sudan 7.77 million compare
  6. 35 Kyrgyzstan 7.36 million compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is resources statistical capacity in Niger?
Resources statistical capacity in Niger was 7.97 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest resources statistical capacity recorded in Niger?
The highest recorded value was 15.73 million in 2012.
What is the lowest resources statistical capacity recorded in Niger?
The lowest recorded value was 2.46 million in 2016.
How does Niger rank for resources statistical capacity?
Niger ranks 32nd out of 146 countries with data for 2023.
Is resources statistical capacity rising or falling in Niger?
Over the last ten years it is up 24.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Niger data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Resources statistical capacity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Resources statistical capacity
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
146 places, 1,935 data points, 2010–2023
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