Niger Population 2023
- The current population of Niger is estimated at 26,740,481 people as of March, 2023, according to the latest population growth rate and projections.
- Population of Niger represent 0.33% of the total world population.
- The population density of Niger is 12.2 inhabitants per km2.
- Niger is located in Africa.
- Niger ranks number 56 in the list of countries ordered by population.
- The latitudinal point of Niger is 5.2722° N. The longitudinal coordinate of the country is 14.8713° E.
- The median age in Niger is 15.2 years.
- Minimum Wages in Niger is 30,047 CFA francs (XOF) per month, around USD $48.50 per month, in 2022.
- The countries that Niger shares its land boundary with are Algeria to the northwest, Libya to the northeast, Chad to the east, Benin and Nigeria to the south, and Mali and Burkina Faso to the west.
Niger
| Official name | Republic of the Niger |
|---|---|
| Location | Africa |
| Capital | Niamey |
| Population | 26,010,912 (as of June, 2022) |
| Population density | 12.2/km2 |
| Population growth rate | 3.82% (in 2023) |
| Area | 1,267,000 km2 (489,191.23 sq mi) |
| Official language | French |
| Currency | West African CFA franc (XOF) |
| Life expectancy | 63.26 years |
| Internet TLD | .ne |
| Call code | +227 |
Niger Population Graph
Niger Population History (1960-2020)
| Year | Population | Male Population | Female Population | Male (%) | Female (%) | Urban Population | Urban (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 24,216,319 | 12,175,965 | 12,040,354 | 50.28% | 49.72% | 4,027,174 | 16.63% |
| 2019 | 23,320,043 | 11,718,322 | 11,601,721 | 50.25% | 49.75% | 3,852,471 | 16.52% |
| 2018 | 22,451,808 | 11,277,543 | 11,174,265 | 50.23% | 49.77% | 3,688,832 | 16.43% |
| 2017 | 21,611,029 | 10,848,737 | 10,762,292 | 50.2% | 49.8% | 3,533,403 | 16.35% |
| 2016 | 20,797,105 | 10,433,908 | 10,363,197 | 50.17% | 49.83% | 3,387,848 | 16.29% |
| 2015 | 20,009,664 | 10,032,846 | 9,976,818 | 50.14% | 49.86% | 3,251,570 | 16.25% |
| 2014 | 19,247,878 | 9,645,112 | 9,602,766 | 50.11% | 49.89% | 3,122,006 | 16.22% |
| 2013 | 18,511,689 | 9,270,654 | 9,241,035 | 50.08% | 49.92% | 3,000,745 | 16.21% |
| 2012 | 17,802,327 | 8,908,284 | 8,894,043 | 50.04% | 49.96% | 2,885,757 | 16.21% |
| 2011 | 17,121,616 | 8,562,520 | 8,559,096 | 50.01% | 49.99% | 2,777,126 | 16.22% |
| 2010 | 16,470,611 | 8,230,364 | 8,240,247 | 49.97% | 50.03% | 2,671,533 | 16.22% |
| 2009 | 15,849,468 | 7,913,639 | 7,935,829 | 49.93% | 50.07% | 2,572,369 | 16.23% |
| 2008 | 15,257,013 | 7,613,249 | 7,643,764 | 49.9% | 50.1% | 2,476,213 | 16.23% |
| 2007 | 14,691,278 | 7,326,540 | 7,364,738 | 49.87% | 50.13% | 2,384,394 | 16.23% |
| 2006 | 14,149,627 | 7,050,759 | 7,098,868 | 49.83% | 50.17% | 2,297,899 | 16.24% |
| 2005 | 13,629,924 | 6,786,339 | 6,843,585 | 49.79% | 50.21% | 2,213,500 | 16.24% |
| 2004 | 13,131,164 | 6,531,441 | 6,599,723 | 49.74% | 50.26% | 2,133,814 | 16.25% |
| 2003 | 12,653,042 | 6,288,562 | 6,364,480 | 49.7% | 50.3% | 2,056,119 | 16.25% |
| 2002 | 12,196,083 | 6,055,355 | 6,140,728 | 49.65% | 50.35% | 1,983,083 | 16.26% |
| 2001 | 11,757,240 | 5,830,415 | 5,926,825 | 49.59% | 50.41% | 1,911,727 | 16.26% |
| 2000 | 11,337,227 | 5,616,462 | 5,720,765 | 49.54% | 50.46% | 1,835,497 | 16.19% |
| 1999 | 10,935,387 | 5,410,829 | 5,524,558 | 49.48% | 50.52% | 1,760,597 | 16.1% |
| 1998 | 10,550,993 | 5,214,301 | 5,336,692 | 49.42% | 50.58% | 1,690,269 | 16.02% |
| 1997 | 10,183,285 | 5,026,469 | 5,156,816 | 49.36% | 50.64% | 1,623,216 | 15.94% |
| 1996 | 9,831,513 | 4,846,936 | 4,984,577 | 49.3% | 50.7% | 1,559,278 | 15.86% |
| 1995 | 9,495,034 | 4,674,405 | 4,820,629 | 49.23% | 50.77% | 1,497,367 | 15.77% |
| 1994 | 9,172,900 | 4,509,398 | 4,663,502 | 49.16% | 50.84% | 1,439,228 | 15.69% |
| 1993 | 8,864,727 | 4,350,808 | 4,513,919 | 49.08% | 50.92% | 1,383,784 | 15.61% |
| 1992 | 8,571,056 | 4,200,675 | 4,370,381 | 49.01% | 50.99% | 1,331,085 | 15.53% |
| 1991 | 8,292,883 | 4,058,537 | 4,234,346 | 48.94% | 51.06% | 1,281,250 | 15.45% |
| 1990 | 8,030,605 | 3,926,966 | 4,103,639 | 48.9% | 51.1% | 1,234,304 | 15.37% |
| 1989 | 7,784,132 | 3,804,884 | 3,979,248 | 48.88% | 51.12% | 1,190,194 | 15.29% |
| 1988 | 7,552,203 | 3,690,762 | 3,861,441 | 48.87% | 51.13% | 1,148,690 | 15.21% |
| 1987 | 7,332,598 | 3,584,907 | 3,747,691 | 48.89% | 51.11% | 1,099,156 | 14.99% |
| 1986 | 7,122,444 | 3,484,300 | 3,638,144 | 48.92% | 51.08% | 1,051,273 | 14.76% |
| 1985 | 6,919,452 | 3,387,764 | 3,531,688 | 48.96% | 51.04% | 1,006,088 | 14.54% |
| 1984 | 6,722,670 | 3,294,781 | 3,427,889 | 49.01% | 50.99% | 962,014 | 14.31% |
| 1983 | 6,531,910 | 3,205,208 | 3,326,702 | 49.07% | 50.93% | 920,346 | 14.09% |
| 1982 | 6,346,702 | 3,117,500 | 3,229,202 | 49.12% | 50.88% | 880,288 | 13.87% |
| 1981 | 6,166,793 | 3,031,595 | 3,135,198 | 49.16% | 50.84% | 842,384 | 13.66% |
| 1980 | 5,993,791 | 2,947,746 | 3,046,045 | 49.18% | 50.82% | 805,566 | 13.44% |
| 1979 | 5,823,418 | 2,862,792 | 2,960,626 | 49.16% | 50.84% | 770,438 | 13.23% |
| 1978 | 5,657,177 | 2,777,674 | 2,879,503 | 49.1% | 50.9% | 737,130 | 13.03% |
| 1977 | 5,495,551 | 2,693,919 | 2,801,632 | 49.02% | 50.98% | 695,187 | 12.65% |
| 1976 | 5,339,351 | 2,612,544 | 2,726,807 | 48.93% | 51.07% | 641,790 | 12.02% |
| 1975 | 5,189,088 | 2,534,351 | 2,654,737 | 48.84% | 51.16% | 592,594 | 11.42% |
| 1974 | 5,044,828 | 2,459,354 | 2,585,474 | 48.75% | 51.25% | 547,364 | 10.85% |
| 1973 | 4,906,073 | 2,387,786 | 2,518,287 | 48.67% | 51.33% | 505,326 | 10.3% |
| 1972 | 4,772,040 | 2,318,257 | 2,453,783 | 48.58% | 51.42% | 466,228 | 9.77% |
| 1971 | 4,641,694 | 2,250,757 | 2,390,937 | 48.49% | 51.51% | 430,285 | 9.27% |
| 1970 | 4,514,254 | 2,184,899 | 2,329,355 | 48.4% | 51.6% | 396,803 | 8.79% |
| 1969 | 4,389,434 | 2,119,658 | 2,269,776 | 48.29% | 51.71% | 366,079 | 8.34% |
| 1968 | 4,267,336 | 2,056,002 | 2,211,334 | 48.18% | 51.82% | 337,546 | 7.91% |
| 1967 | 4,147,904 | 1,993,483 | 2,154,421 | 48.06% | 51.94% | 310,678 | 7.49% |
| 1966 | 4,031,191 | 1,932,553 | 2,098,638 | 47.94% | 52.06% | 286,215 | 7.1% |
| 1965 | 3,917,249 | 1,872,837 | 2,044,412 | 47.81% | 52.19% | 266,765 | 6.81% |
| 1964 | 3,805,844 | 1,814,626 | 1,991,218 | 47.68% | 52.32% | 248,522 | 6.53% |
| 1963 | 3,696,940 | 1,757,525 | 1,939,415 | 47.54% | 52.46% | 231,428 | 6.26% |
| 1962 | 3,591,099 | 1,702,181 | 1,888,918 | 47.4% | 52.6% | 215,466 | 6% |
| 1961 | 3,489,111 | 1,648,605 | 1,840,506 | 47.25% | 52.75% | 205,858 | 5.9% |
| 1960 | 3,391,485 | 1,597,729 | 1,793,756 | 47.11% | 52.89% | 196,367 | 5.79% |
Cities in Niger ordered by Population
The list offered below features the biggest cities of Niger. Besides, in the table you will find information regarding the population size in these cities. Cities are ordered by population (largest to smallest).
Niger
| # | City | Population 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Niamey | 775,009 |
| 2 | Zinder | 193,013 |
| 3 | Maradi | 164,141 |
| 4 | Agadez | 125,045 |
| 5 | Alaghsas | 89,252 |
| 6 | Tahoua | 81,020 |
| 7 | Dosso | 50,267 |
| 8 | Birni N Konni | 48,598 |
| 9 | Tessaoua | 36,061 |
| 10 | Gaya | 33,299 |
| 11 | Dogondoutchi | 32,088 |
| 12 | Diffa | 28,236 |
| 13 | Ayorou | 26,550 |
| 14 | Madaoua | 25,077 |
| 15 | Mayahi | 22,338 |
| 16 | Tera | 21,255 |
| 17 | Mirriah | 20,911 |
| 18 | Tibiri | 20,185 |
| 19 | Dakoro | 19,990 |
| 20 | Magaria | 19,574 |
| 21 | Tillaberi | 19,405 |
| 22 | Nguigmi | 18,083 |
| 23 | Matamey | 17,002 |
| 24 | Illela | 16,830 |
| 25 | Tanout | 15,341 |
| 26 | Goure | 14,749 |
| 27 | Abalak | 13,691 |
| 28 | Aguie | 13,287 |
| 29 | Filingue | 11,802 |
| 30 | Maine Soroa | 10,780 |
| 31 | Say | 10,482 |
| 32 | Kollo | 10,453 |
| 33 | Madarounfa | 9,953 |
| 34 | Keita | 9,051 |
| 35 | Tchintabaraden | 8,999 |
| 36 | Ouallam | 7,589 |
| 37 | Bouza | 7,249 |
Other Countries from Africa Ranked by Population
| Country Name | Population 2023 | Population density |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | 216,850,785 | 218/km2 |
| Ethiopia | 119,814,176 | 93/km2 |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 105,404,210 | 46/km2 |
| Egypt | 105,191,099 | 102/km2 |
| Tanzania | 63,582,799 | 47.5/km2 |
| South Africa | 60,839,972 | 42/km2 |
| Kenya | 55,839,697 | 78/km2 |
| Uganda | 49,130,208 | 161.1/km2 |
| Sudan | 46,010,693 | 21/km2 |
| Algeria | 45,433,964 | 17.9/km2 |
| Morocco | 37,722,619 | 50.1/km2 |
| Angola | 33,103,620 | 25/km2 |
| Mozambique | 33,099,311 | 28.9/km2 |
| Ghana | 32,257,331 | 102/km2 |
| Madagascar | 29,098,694 | 35.6/km2 |
| Ivory Coast | 27,485,355 | 64/km2 |
| Cameroon | 27,395,781 | 39.9/km2 |
| Niger | 26,010,912 | 12.2/km2 |
| Burkina Faso | 22,081,135 | 65/km2 |
| Mali | 21,396,790 | 11.8/km2 |