Niger population (live estimate)
Real-time estimate based on UN demographic growth models.
Annual growth: 3.191%.
View population details →Official population estimates
Key demographic indicators.
This map shows first-level administrative regions (ADM1).
Key Facts
- Capital: Niamey
- Official language: French
- Region: Western Africa
- Continent: Africa
Languages
A brief overview of the linguistic situation in the country.
Niger has multiple national languages, including Hausa, Zarma-Songhai, Fulfulde, Kanuri, Tamasheq, and Gourmanchéma. French is the official language used in governance and education. Hausa dominates in trade and interregional communication.
View all languages →Religions
A brief overview of the religious composition of the country.
Niger’s population is young and unevenly distributed, with dense settlements in the south and sparse populations in desert regions. Hausa-speaking areas are particularly populous, while nomadic communities speak Tamasheq and other Saharan languages.
View religions →Cities
A brief overview of the major cities and urban structure of the country.
The cities shown here represent major urban centres with populations over 50,000, as defined by the UN Degree of Urbanisation (DEGURBA) methodology. Smaller towns and rural settlements are not included.
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