Niger

Niger has a population of 26.3M as of 2025, according to World Bank data. Life expectancy is 61.2 years.

The capital of Niger is Niamey. It serves as the country's administrative and political center.

Niger's GDP is $19.9B as of 2025 (World Bank). GDP per capita is $735.27. The economy grew at 10.3% in 2025.

The average life expectancy in Niger is 61.2 years (World Bank, 2025), below the global average of 72 years. The infant mortality rate is 67.4 per 1,000 live births.

Niger is located in Africa, specifically in Western Africa. It is part of the continent of Africa.

Niger covers an area of 1,267,000 km² (489,191 square miles). The population density is approximately 20.8 people per km².

Niger uses the West African CFA franc (Fr) with currency code XOF.

The official language of Niger is French.

Yes, Niger is a member of the United Nations.

Niger's GDP is $19.9B (World Bank, 2025). This places it among Africa's economies by total output.

Niger's GDP per capita is $735, which is 67% below the regional average of 2,200 (World Bank, 2025).

Niger's inflation rate is 9.1%, significantly above stable levels, at 2.6 times the global median (World Bank, 2025).

Niger has a population density of 21 people per km², making it sparsely populated.

Life expectancy in Niger is 61.2 years, 10.8 years below the global average of 72 years (World Bank, 2025).

Niger has a total land area of 1,267,000 km² (489,000 sq miles). This measurement covers the country's total sovereign territory as recorded by international geographic databases.

Niger shares land borders with 7 countries (identified by the ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 codes: DZA, BEN, BFA, TCD, LBY, MLI, NGA). These borders define the country's overland connections to the wider region.

The international calling code for Niger is +227. To call Niger from abroad, dial your country's exit code (00), then 227, followed by the local number.

To call Niger from the United States, dial 011 + 227 + the local phone number. For example: 011-227-55 55 55 55.