The GDP composition of Niger as of 2023 is heavily dominated by agriculture, hunting, forestry, and fishing, accounting for 41.15% of the GDP. It is followed by services at 20.68% and mining, manufacturing, and utilities at 14.8%. The wholesale, retail trade, restaurants, and hotels sector contributes 13.52%. Transport, storage, and communication stand at 6.65%, while construction makes up 3.2%. The trend over the past two years shows a relatively stable distribution with minor adjustments in each sector's contribution, while the five-year trend indicates moderate sectorial shifts due to evolving economic dynamics in Niger.
Future trends to watch for in Niger's GDP composition by sector include:
- Potential growth in the mining and manufacturing sectors driven by investments in infrastructure and resources.
- Developments in the services sector, potentially affected by digital transformation and increased foreign investment.
- Sustained reliance on agriculture influencing economic resilience and vulnerability to climatic changes.
Top countries in GDP Composition by Sector
| # | 6 Countries | Percent | Last Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Agriculture, hunting, forestry, fishing | 41.15 | 2016 | |
| 2 | 2 Services | 20.68 | 2016 | |
| 3 | 3 Mining, Manufacturing, Utilities | 14.8 | 2016 | |
| 4 | 4 Wholesale, retail trade, restaurants and hotels | 13.52 | 2016 | |
| 5 | 5 Transport, storage and communication | 6.65 | 2016 | |
| 6 | 6 Construction | 3.2 | 2016 |
