Inflation Niger 2024

Average inflation: 9.1%

Current Inflation

Inflation is very high at 9.1%, far above the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in June at 15.5%. The lowest inflation was in November at 3.7%.

Highest month
June: 15.5%
Lowest month
November: 3.7%
Difference
11.8 percentage points
Months with data
12 of 12

Category Insights

The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of -1.3%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of -1.3%.

Highest increase
Energy: -1.3%
Lowest increase
Energy: -1.3%

Historical Context

Current inflation is 4.4% higher than the 5-year average of 4.7%. This approaches the highest level since records began (9.1% in 2024).

5-year average
4.7%
10-year average
2.8%
All-time high (2024)
9.1%
All-time low (2019)
-2.5%

Trend

Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2023, inflation has risen by +5.4 percentage point.

Change vs. previous year
+5.4 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
June: +13.8 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 7.1% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.

Purchasing Power

At this high inflation rate, purchasing power rapidly decreases. This has a major impact on households, especially without adequate salary increases.

What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €109.10 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2024

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 2023
January 6.9% +4.8
February 8.1% +7.0
March 8.6% +7.3
April 11.0% +10.0
May 13.0% +12.7
June 15.5% +13.8
July 15.0% +11.9
August 10.2% +5.4
September 7.6% -0.2
October 5.2% -2.1
November 3.7% -3.1
December 4.6% -2.6
Average 9.1%

Data source

Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.

See also