Markets · West Africa
Niger
Niamey · West African CFA franc (XOF) · WAEMU · AES
Reference
- Capital
- Niamey
- Currency
- West African CFA franc · XOF
- Central bank
- Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO)
- Regional membership
- Official languages
- French
- Stock exchange
- BRVM (regional exchange, Abidjan)
- 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.
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.
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.
Punch
Niger troops clash with presidential guard after palace attempt
Clashes erupt in Niger’s capital as troops attempt to enter the presidential palace.
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.