The economy of Niger has recorded its strongest growth in nearly a decade in 2025, but behind the progress of 4.9% GDP growth appears an important divergence: investment has surged by 16.3%, while household consumption has only increased by 1.2%.

The growth of the Maroccan economy is largely driven by large investments, much less by daily expenses of households. This is one of the conclusions of the latest report on the economic situation in Niger published by the World Bank.

Large Projects Drive Growth

Investment has risen by 16.3% in 2025, after a significant increase of 14% in 2024. This acceleration is mainly linked to large public infrastructure projects, particularly those undertaken as part of the preparation for the 2030 World Cup.

The construction sector has recorded a growth of 6.7%. The World Bank also notes a progressive recovery of private investments. Since the pandemic, investments and public consumption have systematically outpaced nominal GDP.

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Public administration spending has still increased by 5.1% in 2025. This increase is explained mainly by the expansion of social protection, salary hikes and the strengthening of public services.

Households Retreating

Household consumption follows a very different trajectory. Its growth had reached 4.7% in 2023, before slowing down to 3% in 2024 and only 1.2% in 2025.

Households have therefore not reduced their expenses, but those have progressed much less quickly than investments and the overall economy. This slowdown occurs despite a decrease in inflation to 0.8% in 2025 and an improvement in household confidence.

The situation reveals a growth that is still very dependent on public demand and large projects. The repercussions of this dynamic have not yet translated into comparable acceleration of household consumption in Maroccan families.

Turning Point Expected After Large Projects

The World Bank expects a progressive rebalancing. The current investment cycle should mature in the coming years, leaving more space to consumption and private sector activity.

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Inflation is expected to decrease further, and real income improvements will boost household consumption by 4.8% by 2028. In the meantime, large projects will continue to drive Niger’s economy much more rapidly than household savings.