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Niger

Niamey · West African CFA franc (XOF) · WAEMU · AES

Reference

Capital
Niamey
Currency
West African CFA franc · XOF
Regional membership
  • WAEMU West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA)
  • AES Alliance of Sahel States
Official languages
French
Instant payments
PI-SPI (BCEAO interoperable instant payments)
Regulatory sandbox
Not listed here

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Figures

GDP (current US$)
$21.6 bn · 2025
GDP growth (annual %)
7.0% · 2025
Population
27.9 m · 2025
Inflation, consumer prices (annual %)
-4.5% · 2025
Personal remittances received (current US$)
Not available for the latest year
Exchange rate · XOF
565 XOF per US dollar · 2026-08-29

World Bank, World Development Indicators, via the World Bank API; year as published. Mid-market reference from exchangerate-api.com, refreshed daily; not a dealing rate.

Headlines · 4

From the AllAfrica country feed and pan-African newsrooms; each item links to the original.

  1. Premium Times

    Nigerien govt says situation ‘calm’ after soldiers’ mutiny

    State broadcasting stations were knocked offline early Saturday. However, the military government later issued a statement urging calm.

  2. Africanews

    Niger's military 'gradually regaining control' after mutiny at military base

    Niger’s military says it’s “gradually regaining control” after a mutiny at an army base near the international airport in Niamey.

  3. Punch

    Niger troops clash with presidential guard after palace attempt

    Clashes erupt in Niger’s capital as troops attempt to enter the presidential palace.

  4. Africanews

    Reports of gunfire near military base in Niger's capital

    Residents of Niger's capital Niamey on Saturday reported hearing gunfire near a military base at the international airport, which has been attacked by jihadists twice this year.