Niger Population
Sub-Saharan Africa · 53rd most populous · Low income
Population right now (estimate)
29,097,116
The population of Niger is about 29,097,116 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 28.8 million for 2026 as a whole — 0.35% of the world's people.
Niger is ranked 53rd of 217 by population. Its population is growing fast — about 3.2% a year, roughly 2,537 more people every day. By 2050 it is projected to reach about 52.5 million. That is 8.2 times its 1960 population of 3.5 million. Population density is 23 people per square kilometre. 18% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
28.8 million
Yearly change
+3.21%
World rank
53rd
Share of world
0.35%
Density
23/km²
Land area
1,266,700 km²
Life expectancy
61.4 yrs
Births per woman
5.94
GDP per capita
$775
GDP
$21.6B
Population of Niger, 1960–2050
Niger population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 3,505,050 | — | 3 |
| 1970 | 4,650,275 | +2.75% | 4 |
| 1980 | 6,135,971 | +3.03% | 5 |
| 1990 | 8,286,059 | +3.13% | 7 |
| 2000 | 11,509,630 | +3.53% | 9 |
| 2010 | 16,548,835 | +3.80% | 13 |
| 2020 | 23,717,613 | +3.35% | 19 |
| 2024 | 27,032,412 | +3.34% | 21 |
| 2026proj. | 28,814,878 | +3.21% | 23 |
| 2030proj. | 32,518,075 | +2.99% | 26 |
| 2040proj. | 42,316,740 | +2.42% | 33 |
| 2050proj. | 52,513,876 | +2.00% | 41 |
Niger vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 6.2 times as many people as Niger. Bangladesh is 60.1 times more densely populated.
Niger population: questions and answers
What is the population of Niger in 2026?
About 28,814,878 (28.8 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Niger's population growing?
Yes, by about 3.21% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Niger?
About 23 people per km², with a land area of 1,266,700 km².
What will the population of Niger be in 2050?
About 52.5 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Niger?
Niamey.
What is the life expectancy in Niger?
61.4 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.