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Niger

NER Β· Sub-Saharan Africa / Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)

Niger: GDP 2.0K intl$ per capita, population 27.0M, inflation 9.1%. Compare economy, demographics and cost of living with other countries.

Location

Key Facts

Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)
Population
27.03M
2024
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Geography and Government

Area
1,267,000 kmΒ²
Capital
Niamey
ISO 2
NE
ISO 3
NER
Calling code
+227
Internet TLD
.ne
Government type
formerly, semi-presidential republic

Age Structure

0-14 years 49.5%
15-64 years 47.8%
65+ years 2.7%

Languages

Language Type Share Speakers
French (FRA) Official - -

Religions

Religion Type Share Adherents
Muslim Major 95.5% -
Ethnic Religionist Minor 4.1% -
Christian Minor 0.3% -
Agnostics And Other Minor 0.1% -

Population & Demographics

Basic Demographics

Population, total
27.03M
2024
Population growth (annual %)
3.28%
2024
Population density (people per sq. km of land area)
20.7 per kmΒ²
2023
Urban population (% of total population)
18.0%
2024

Health Indicators

Life expectancy at birth, total (years)
61.4 years
2024
Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people)
41.42 per 1,000
2024
Death rate, crude (per 1,000 people)
8.72 per 1,000
2024
Fertility rate, total (births per woman)
5.94 children
2024
Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births)
65.6 per 1,000
2024

Education

Educational attainment, at least completed short-cycle tertiary, population 25+, total (%) (cumulative)
0.1%
2017
Literacy rate, adult total (% of people ages 15 and above)
35.6%
2022

Economy Snapshot

Key Economic Indicators

GDP per capita (current US$)
$735
2024
Inflation, consumer prices (annual %)
9.1%
2024
Unemployment, total (% of labor force)
0.4%
2025
GNI per capita (current US$)
$680
2024

Macroeconomic Indicators

GDP (current US$)
$19.88B
2024
GDP growth (annual %)
10.3%
2024
GDP per capita, PPP (current international $)
2.0K intl$
2024

Trade & External Sector

Trade (% of GDP)
50.0%
2024
Exports of goods and services (% of GDP)
27.3%
2024
Imports of goods and services (% of GDP)
22.7%
2024

Other Indicators

International tourism, number of arrivals
85.0K
2020
Tax revenue (% of GDP)
11.8%
1980
Foreign direct investment, net inflows (% of GDP)
1.8%
2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average income in Niger?

According to our data, the average income in Niger is approximately $680 (GNI per capita) as of 2024. This figure represents Gross National Income per capita and provides insight into the economic prosperity and living standards in the country.

What is the inflation rate in Niger in 2024?

The inflation rate in Niger is 9.1% as of 2024. Inflation measures the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, eroding purchasing power. This data is updated regularly from reliable sources like the World Bank and IMF.

How does Niger compare to other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa ?

Niger is located in Sub-Saharan Africa and can be compared with other countries in the region across various economic and demographic indicators including inflation rates, unemployment, average income, cost of living, population statistics, and life expectancy. Explore our comprehensive inflation comparison, unemployment rankings, cost of living data, population statistics, and life expectancy data to see how Niger compares to neighboring and regional countries.

Niger is located in Sub-Saharan Africa , Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income). Explore detailed statistics on economy, population, demographics, inflation, unemployment, and cost of living, with up-to-date data from the World Bank, IMF, UN, and other authoritative sources.

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Sources and References

Data sources: World Bank, IMF, UN Data, Transparency International.

All data is compiled from publicly available sources and updated regularly. Economic indicators may vary based on reporting methodologies and data availability periods.

Codes and Abbreviations

ISO 2
NE
ISO 3
NER
IOC code
NIG
Vehicle code
RN
Latitude
13.51
Longitude
2.11

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