How did poverty levels change in Niger during much of Mahamadou Issoufou’s presidency?

During the presidency of Mahamadou Issoufou, Niger experienced notable economic progress despite ongoing security challenges. Specifically, the percentage of the population living below the poverty line decreased from approximately 50 percent in 2011 to about 41 percent in 2019. While the country saw positive growth in its gross domestic product for much of his time in office, the economy was negatively impacted beginning in 2020 due to the COVID-19 global pandemic.12