Niger

Niger is one of the world's poorest countries, a vast, landlocked, mostly desert Sahelian economy dependent on subsistence agriculture and on uranium, of which it is a major global producer.

Despite its uranium wealth, most Nigeriens live in poverty, and a 2023 military coup, jihadist insurgency, and drought have deepened insecurity and strained ties with Western partners.

Key Sectors

The economy rests on subsistence agriculture and livestock, with uranium the leading export (Niger is among the world's top producers) and growing oil production.