Consumer prices in Niger decreased by 7.5% year-on-year in April 2026, easing from a 9.8% drop in the previous month. This marked the twelfth consecutive month of deflation, albeit at the softest pace since November 2025. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.7% from 1.1% in March. source: Institut National de la Statistique du Niger

Inflation Rate in Niger decreased by 7.50 percent in April from -9.80 percent in March of 2026. Inflation Rate in Niger averaged 2.16 percent from 2003 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 15.50 percent in June of 2024 and a record low of -10.20 percent in January of 2026. This page provides the latest reported value for - Niger Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Niger Inflation Rate - values, historical data and charts - was last updated on May of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Niger decreased by 7.50 percent in April from -9.80 percent in March of 2026. Inflation Rate in Niger is expected to be 2.50 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Niger Inflation Rate is projected to trend around 3.40 percent in 2027 and 5.00 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Price Index CPI 98.80 98.10 points Apr 2026
Food Inflation -15.20 -18.70 percent Apr 2026
Inflation Rate -7.50 -9.80 percent Apr 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 0.70 1.10 percent Apr 2026


Niger Inflation Rate
In Niger, the most important categories in the Consumer Price Index are: Food & Non-alcoholic Beverages (48%), Transports (9%) and Furniture, Household Items & Routine Maintenance (9%). Clothing & Footwear accounts for 8%, Housing & Utilities for 7%, Restaurants & Hotels for 4% and Health for 4%. Others include: Communications (4%), Miscellaneous Goods & Services (3%), Recreation & Culture (2%), Education (1%), and Alcoholic Beverages, Tobacco & Narcotics (1%).
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
-7.50 -9.80 15.50 -10.20 2003 - 2026 percent Monthly
2023=100