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Niger

02:38:27 PM · October 2, 2026
Africa/Niamey · UTC+01:00
☁️ 27.9°C · Overcast · 💧 77% · 💨 8 km/h
NE NER Sub-Saharan Africa
COUNTRY DATA & STATISTICS

Niger Country Statistics

Explore Niger population, gdp & economic data, using the latest available WorldDataLive data. Explore the latest available population, economic, demographic, education and environmental statistics for Niger.

Niger Population

The population of Niger is 27,917,831 people based on the 2025 reference year. The recorded population growth rate is 3.22%.

Niger GDP

The total GDP of Niger is $21.65B in the latest available data.

Niger GDP Growth

The latest recorded GDP growth rate for Niger is 7.01%. This indicator describes the annual change in economic output.

Niger GDP Per Capita

GDP per capita for Niger is $775 in the latest available data. GDP per capita represents economic output per person.

Niger Demographics

Demographic statistics provide information about population change and population characteristics in Niger.

  • Birth rate 41.42
  • Death rate 8.72
  • Life expectancy 61.4 years
  • Population growth 3.22%

Niger Education Statistics

Education and digital-access indicators provide additional information about education and connectivity in Niger.

  • Literacy rate 35.6%
  • Internet users 15.6%

Niger Economy & Employment

Economic indicators provide additional information about prices and employment conditions in Niger.

  • Inflation -4.45%
  • Unemployment 0.4%

Niger Energy & Environment

Energy and environmental indicators provide information about resource use and environmental conditions in Niger.

  • Renewable energy 79.6%
  • Energy consumption 161.26
  • CO₂ emissions 0.1189
WORLD DATA

Key Statistics

Latest available data for Niger.

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Population
27,917,831
reference year 2025
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GDP
$21.65B
total GDP
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GDP Per Capita
$775
per person
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GDP Growth
7.01%
annual growth
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Life Expectancy
61.4
years
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Internet Users
15.6%
of population
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Literacy Rate
35.6%
literacy
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Inflation
-4.45%
annual rate

Population & Demographic Indicators

Birth Rate 41.42
Death Rate 8.72
Population Growth 3.22%
Poverty Rate 41.2%
Unemployment 0.4%

Economic, Energy & Environment Indicators

Income Level Low income
Agricultural Land 36.8%
Renewable Energy 79.6%
Energy Consumption 161.26
CO₂ Emissions 0.1189
EDUCATION DATA

Niger Education Statistics

Education indicators and enrollment data for Niger.

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Literacy Rate —
Literacy Proficiency —
Primary Enrollment —
Secondary Enrollment —
Tertiary Enrollment 4.2% (2019)
Education Expenditure 4.1% (2023)
TOURISM DATA

Niger Tourism Statistics

International tourism data for Niger.

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International Tourist Arrivals 85K 2020
Data Year 2020
Source UN Tourism / OWID
BANKING DATA

Niger Banking Information

Central banking information for Niger.

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Central Bank Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO)
Bank Type Central Bank
Country Niger
ISO Code NE
WAR / ACTIVE CONFLICTS

Niger Active Conflicts

Currently active armed conflicts associated with Niger.

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ACTIVE 2025

Government of Niger vs JNIM

Location Niger
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 2025

Government of Nigeria vs IPOB

Location Nigeria
Territory Biafra
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 2025

Government of Nigeria vs JAS

Location Nigeria
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 2025

Government of Nigeria vs IS

Location Nigeria
Territory Islamic State
Intensity Level 2
ACTIVE 2025

Government of Niger vs IS

Location Niger
Territory Islamic State
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 2024

Government of Niger vs JNIM

Location Niger
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 2024

Government of Nigeria vs IPOB

Location Nigeria
Territory Biafra
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 2024

Government of Nigeria vs JAS

Location Nigeria
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 2024

Government of Nigeria vs IS

Location Nigeria
Territory Islamic State
Intensity Level 2
ACTIVE 2024

Government of Niger vs IS

Location Niger
Territory Islamic State
Intensity Level 1
WORLD BANK DATA

Country Historical Indicators

Historical World Bank indicators for Niger from 2000 onward.

Population 27,917,831 people · 2025
GDP Growth 7.01 % · 2025
GDP Per Capita 775 US$ per person · 2025
Inflation -4.45 % · 2025
Health Expenditure 4.05 % of GDP · 2023
Birth Rate 41.42 per 1,000 people · 2024
GHG Emissions 0.119 metric tons CO₂e per person · 2024
Year Population people GDP Growth % GDP Per Capita US$ per person Inflation % Health Expenditure % of GDP Birth Rate per 1,000 people GHG Emissions metric tons CO₂e per person
2025 27,917,831 7.01 775 -4.45 — — —
2024 27,032,412 8.32 730 9.07 — 41.42 0.119
2023 26,159,867 2.64 648 3.70 4.05 41.89 0.121
2022 25,311,973 12.22 614 4.23 4.35 41.95 0.127
2021 24,502,140 1.12 610 3.84 5.81 41.93 0.117
2020 23,717,613 4.45 575 2.90 6.17 42.60 0.102
2019 22,947,757 6.08 541 -2.49 5.67 43.37 0.103
2018 22,188,069 6.89 577 2.97 5.30 44.18 0.091
2017 21,435,446 5.53 530 2.80 5.58 45.06 0.092
2016 20,685,753 4.28 500 1.65 4.53 45.88 0.105
2015 19,939,498 4.39 486 -0.58 5.35 46.58 0.109
2014 19,215,909 6.64 565 -0.93 4.45 47.20 0.115
2013 18,519,898 5.32 552 2.30 4.47 47.80 0.110
2012 17,836,769 10.55 529 0.46 4.31 48.22 0.115
2011 17,176,283 2.36 511 2.94 4.87 48.82 0.086
2010 16,548,835 8.58 474 0.80 4.96 49.35 0.087
2009 15,943,675 1.96 461 0.58 5.34 49.80 0.071
2008 15,361,915 7.73 475 11.31 5.25 50.17 0.059
2007 14,803,610 3.14 387 0.05 5.43 50.59 0.059
2006 14,268,581 5.93 333 0.04 5.99 50.97 0.056
2005 13,756,192 7.33 319 7.80 5.88 51.42 0.058
2004 13,265,836 0.36 283 0.26 4.98 51.78 0.063
2003 12,796,984 2.17 265 -1.61 4.75 52.18 0.062
2002 12,349,144 4.92 225 2.63 4.83 52.58 0.059
2001 11,920,647 7.27 205 4.01 4.73 53.02 0.059
2000 11,509,630 -1.21 195 2.90 4.66 53.39 0.061
Source: World Bank
COUNTRY DETAILS

Niger

Capital Niamey
Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Subregion —
ISO Code NER
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