In the second quarter of 2026, Niger had the highest growth in the WAEMU with a 7.0% increase in its real GDP year-on-year. Niamey thus outpaced Benin (6.6%), Togo (6.5%), Côte d'Ivoire (6.0%) and Senegal (5.0%).
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In the second quarter of 2026, Niger had the highest growth in the WAEMU with a 7.0% increase in its real GDP year-on-year. Niamey thus outpaced Benin (6.6%), Togo (6.5%), Côte d'Ivoire (6.0%) and Senegal (5.0%).