Niger Statistics

Population

27,917,831 people (2025)

Total GDP

$21.9B (2025)

GDP Per capita

$751 (2025)

Human Development Index (HDI)

0.419 (188.)

About Niger

Niger is landlocked Sahel nation with uranium mining and ancient caravan trade routes. The country has Niger River providing vital water resources in desert environment. Nigerien culture emphasizes Islamic traditions, nomadic heritage, and tribal customs.

The nation has hot semi-arid climate with challenging agricultural conditions. Niger has presidential republic facing security and development challenges. The country has uranium exports, livestock, and subsistence agriculture.

Niamey is capital on Niger River with growing urban population. Niger has diverse ethnic groups including Hausa, Zarma, and Tuareg peoples. The nation has French as official language with numerous local languages.

Traditional Nigerien culture includes Islamic festivals, traditional music, and desert crafts. The country has Muslim majority with traditional practices integration. Nigerien cuisine features millet, meat, and Sahel ingredients.

The population is 26 million with high fertility and young demographics. Niger offers uranium wealth, cultural diversity, and Sahel lifestyle in challenging environment.

Economic Indicators

GDP Historical Performance
$21.9B
$19.7B
$17.4B
$15.2B
$12.9B
$12.9B
$13.8B
$14.9B
$15.5B
$16.8B
$19.9B
$21.9B
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

Demographic Distribution

Age Groups Distribution
23.5%
0-14
22.7%
10.5%
15-24
10.1%
10.9%
25-44
10.5%
4.6%
45-64
4.5%
1.2%
65+
1.4%
Male
Female
%50.8 (14.174.857)
%49.2 (13.742.973)

Population Data by Years

Year Total Population Annual Change Density People/KM2
2100 90.819.274 +0.38% 71.7
2090 86.498.189 +0.63% 68.3
2080 80.226.967 +0.92% 63.3
2070 72.166.391 +1.25% 57
2060 62.724.334 +1.62% 49.5
2050 52.513.876 +2% 41.5
2040 42.316.740 +2.42% 33.4
2030 32.518.075 +2.99% 25.7
2025 NOW 27.917.831 +3.28% 22
2020 23.717.613 +3.35% 18.7
2015 19.939.498 +3.77% 15.7
2010 16.548.835 +3.8% 13.1
2005 13.756.192 +3.7% 10.9
2000 11.509.630 +3.53% 9.1
1995 9.714.529 +3.37% 7.7
1990 8.286.058 +3.13% 6.5
1985 7.118.457 +3.02% 5.6
1980 6.135.971 +3.03% 4.8
1975 5.317.019 +2.75% 4.2
1970 4.650.275 +2.75% 3.7
1965 4.049.695 +2.89% 3.2
1960 3.505.050 +2.92% 2.8
1955 3.035.289 +3% 2.4
1950 2.597.810 - 2.1

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