Index Commentary

Niger remains constant on rank 90 in the Index. The country is in the early stages of developing a well-functioning energy system and performs rather poor across most indicators in the energy security dimension. The continuously increasing energy consumption is necessary for Niger’s economic and social development as only 35% of the population has access to electricity. In combination with high gasoline prices this leads to a poor performance in social equity. Environmental performance is stronger due to a still very low energy and emissions intensity per capita and a mediocre quality of air and water. Improvements across all indicators led to a substantial rise in the environmental score. Performance in contextual dimensions is weak and Niger struggles across all indicators.