Niger
- Capital:
- Niamey
- Continent:
- Africa
- Region(s):
- Western Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa
- Abbreviation:
- NER
28,814,878
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
28,814,878
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Niger's population is projected to be 89,724,981 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 28,814,878 | 3.3% | 53 |
| 2025 | 27,917,831 | 3.31% | 54 |
| 2020 | 23,717,613 | 3.36% | 56 |
| 2019 | 22,947,757 | 3.42% | 57 |
| 2018 | 22,188,069 | 3.51% | 58 |
| 2017 | 21,435,446 | 3.62% | 58 |
| 2015 | 19,939,498 | 3.8% | 58 |
| 2010 | 16,548,835 | 3.77% | 63 |
| 2005 | 13,756,192 | 3.63% | 65 |
| 2000 | 11,509,630 | 3.45% | 69 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 28,814,878 | 3.3% | 53 |
| 2032 | 34,428,639 | 2.98% | 52 |
| 2037 | 39,330,376 | 2.7% | 49 |
| 2042 | 44,326,122 | 2.42% | 44 |
| 2047 | 49,423,857 | 2.2% | 40 |
| 2052 | 54,579,906 | 2% | 38 |
| 2057 | 59,709,194 | 1.81% | 35 |
| 2062 | 64,697,091 | 1.62% | 33 |
| 2067 | 69,454,658 | 1.43% | 32 |
| 2072 | 73,903,261 | 1.25% | 31 |
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Niamey has a metropolitan area population of 1,523,856, comprising 5.29%% of Niger's total population.
| Rank | City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | % of National Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Niamey | 1,523,856 | 5.29% |
| 2 | Maradi | 538,173 | 1.87% |
| 3 | Zinder | 355,392 | 1.23% |
| 4 | Tahoua | 216,694 | 0.75% |
| 5 | Agadez | 174,806 | 0.61% |
| 6 | Birni N'Konni | 98,201 | 0.34% |
| 7 | Arlit (incl. Akokan) | 93,194 | 0.32% |
| 8 | Dosso | 85,707 | 0.3% |
| 9 | Gaya | 82,805 | 0.29% |
| 10 | Diffa | 78,922 | 0.27% |
As of 2026, Niger has a total population of 28,814,878, ranking as the 53rd most populous nation in the world.
Niger has a net population change of approximately 2,473 people per day, driven by 3,168 births, 666 deaths, and net emigration of 29 people.
Niger represents 0.36% of the total global population and 1.82% of Africa's population.
Niger has a population density of 22.7 people per km² (approximately 58.9 per mi²), making it the 193rd most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 14.35% of the population resides in urban areas, a figure that is increasing annually.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Niger is Hausa (53.1%) , followed by Zarma/Songhai (21.2%) .
As of 2026, Muslim is the largest religion in Niger, comprising 99.3% of the population.