Account-Based Domestic Remittances Statistics in Niger (2026)
As of the 2024 data, 14.9% of adults in Niger sent or received domestic remittances through an account, per World Bank Global Findex. Up from 7.9% in 2022 to 14.9% in 2024 (+7 percentage points). Niger ranks #34 of 36 economies in Sub-Saharan Africa on this measure, and #67 of 109 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 14.9% (2024)
- Account-Based Domestic Remittances in Niger as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2022
- +7 pp (2024)
- Up from 7.9% in 2022 to 14.9% in 2024 (+7 percentage points).
- Record high (2024)
- 14.9% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank Global Findex series for Niger.
- Rank in Sub-Saharan Africa
- #34 of 36 (2024)
- Niger ranks 34 of 36 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #67 of 109 (2024)
- Niger ranks 67 of 109 countries with data globally.
- Sub-Saharan Africa average
- 37.6% (2024)
- Niger (14.9%) is below the average of 37.6% across the 36 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data.
- Among women (2024)
- 12.5% (2024)
- Value for women in Niger, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Among men (2024)
- 17.4% (2024)
- Value for men in Niger, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- −4.9 pp (2024)
- In 2024, the figure was 12.5% for women and 17.4% for men — 4.9 percentage points lower among women.
- Sent or received domestic remittances (% age 15+) (2024)
- 39.7% (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank Global Findex.
- Internet use in Niger (2024)
- 15.6% (2024)
- 15.6% of the population in Niger used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 27 million (2024)
- Niger had a population of 27 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2022–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14.9% | +7.0 pp |
| 2022 | 7.9% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Niger sent or received domestic remittances through an account?
14.9% of adults in Niger sent or received domestic remittances through an account in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How has account-based domestic remittances in Niger changed over time?
World Bank Global Findex data show a rise from 7.9% in 2022 to 14.9% in 2024.
How does Niger compare with other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Niger ranks 34 of 36 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, with 14.9% versus a regional average of 37.6% (latest values per country).
Where does Niger rank globally on account-based domestic remittances?
Niger ranks 67 of 109 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank Global Findex value for each country.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator
fin28.29, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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