Language details — Niger

This table lists languages spoken in Niger, including official, working, regional, and minority languages.

Percentages and speaker counts may be unavailable for some languages due to census and reporting limitations.

Language details

5 languages
Language Statuses Share, % Speakers
Zarma
National
13.9 3,500,000
French
Official Working
19.9 5,000,000
Hausa
National
61.7 15,500,000
Tamasheq
Minority
Tamashek
Minority
Data compiled from national censuses and international linguistic datasets.
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