Staff movement and duty of careSevere
Foreign governments warn against all travel, the highest level of warning.
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Niger political and security risk assessment
Niger carries a severe level of political and security risk for business. It scores 73 out of 100 on the Zed Three World Threat Map (band 5 of 5), down 1 on last week and broadly stable over the last 12 weeks. Last updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Severe
Band 5 of 5
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Africa
Niger
What is the political and security risk in Niger right now?
Niger carries a severe level of political and security risk for business. It scores 73 out of 100 on the Zed Three World Threat Map (band 5 of 5), down 1 on last week and broadly stable over the last 12 weeks.
Week on week the picture is little changed. The main standing risks are foreign government warnings, sustained lethal conflict and heavy reporting of armed violence.
On the economic side, real GDP grew 7% in 2025 with inflation at -4.5%.
What are the main risks of operating in Niger?
Armed conflict and political violenceHigh
Frequent armed violence is reported in parts of the country.
Protest and civil unrestElevated
Protests are persistent but usually manageable with planning.
What has changed recently in Niger?
Niger moved down 1 this week and rose 1 point over the last 12 weeks, from 72 to 73.
What happens next? Outlook for the next 1 to 3 months
We assess it is likely that Niger stays in the Severe band through the end of December. It sits 4 points from the High band.
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Likelihood ranges are editorial judgments, not advice.
What does it mean for shipping, supply chains and operations?
Fuels make up 88% of goods exports (2024 data), so security events can move energy supply and prices.
Trade equals 34% of GDP (2025 data). Map tier one and tier two suppliers here and hold buffer stock for critical inputs.
Only essential operations with specialist security support are advisable.
Key facts
GDPUS$21.6 billionLatest data, 2025
Real GDP growth7%Latest data, 2025
Inflation-4.5%Latest data, 2025
Trade34% of GDPLatest data, 2025
Fuel exports88% of goods exportsLatest data, 2024
Population27.9 millionLatest data, 2025
How has the Niger threat score moved?
Frequently asked questions
What is the political and security risk in Niger for business?
Niger carries a severe level of political and security risk for business. It scores 73 out of 100 on the Zed Three World Threat Map (band 5 of 5), down 1 on last week and broadly stable over the last 12 weeks.
What are the main geopolitical risks of operating in Niger?
The main risk drivers are staff movement and duty of care (severe); armed conflict and political violence (high); protest and civil unrest (elevated). Foreign governments warn against all travel, the highest level of warning.
What is the outlook for Niger?
We assess it is likely (60 to 75%) that Niger stays in the Severe band through the end of December. It sits 4 points from the High band.
How often is the Niger risk assessment updated?
The Niger threat score is updated weekly on the Zed Three World Threat Map, and this assessment is reviewed monthly. It was last updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Published by Zed Three, a private, independent risk intelligence company. Assessment last updated Nov 2, 2026. Threat score updated weekly, last on Nov 2, 2026. General analysis for informational purposes, not security, legal or investment advice.
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