NER · Sub-Saharan Africa / Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)
Total Population
27.92 million
(2025)
Life Expectancy
61.4 years
Population Growth
Demographic Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 27,917,831 persons | 2025 |
| Population Growth (%) | 3.22 percent | 2025 |
| Population Density | 20.7 people per sq. km | 2023 |
| Birth Rate | 41.42 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Death Rate | 8.72 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Fertility Rate | 5.94 births per woman | 2024 |
| Life Expectancy | 61.4 years | 2024 |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 65.6 per 1,000 live births | 2024 |
| Literacy Rate | 35.6 percent | 2022 |
| Urban Population (%) | 18.4 percent | 2025 |
Languages
French
Official
Religions
Muslim
Major
95.5%
Ethnic Religionist
4.1%
Christian
0.3%
Agnostics And Other
0.1%