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Niger
Sovereign state in western Africa
Also known as Republic of Niger · Republic Niger · ne · The Niger · Republic of the Niger
- Capital
- Population
- 21.5M(2017)
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Sources- 1.Stated in World Bank Open Datadata.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.POP.TOTLRetrieved 2019-04-08
- , 18.5M(2014)
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- , 17.8M(2013)
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- +53 more
- 21.5M(2017)
- Area
- 1,267,000 km²
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- 1,267,000 km²
- GDP (nominal)
- $14B(2022)
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Sources- 1.data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.CDRetrieved 2023-08-26
- , $14.9B(2021)
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Sources- 1.data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.CDRetrieved 2023-08-26
- $14B(2022)
- Currency
- Official language
- Head of state
- Abdourahamane Tiani(since 2023)
- , Mohamed Bazoum(2021–2023)
- , Mahamadou Issoufou(2011–2021)
- +2 more
- Head of government
- Ali Lamine Zeine(since 2023)
- , Ouhoumoudou Mahamadou(2021–2023)
- , Brigi Rafini(2011–2021)
- +6 more
Overview
Economy & society
Over time
Dated values recorded in Wikidata, each with its own source
All data
588 statements · 43% with external sources · numbers in brackets are citations
- Shares border with
- Chad statement is subject of: Chad–Niger border
- Libya statement is subject of: Libya–Niger border
- Algeria statement is subject of: Algeria–Niger border
- Mali statement is subject of: Mali–Niger border
- Burkina Faso statement is subject of: Burkina Faso–Niger border
- Benin statement is subject of: Benin–Niger border
- Nigeria statement is subject of: Niger–Nigeria border
- Arab League
- Anthem
- L'Honneur de la Patrie(since 2023)
- La Nigérienne(1961–2023)
- Flag
- flag of Niger(since 1959)
- Member of
- United Nations(since 1960)
- African Union
- World Trade Organization
- Organisation of Islamic Cooperation(since 1969)
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- International Bank for Reconstruction and Development(since 1963)
- International Development Association(since 1963)
- International Finance Corporation(since 1980)
- Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency(since 2012)
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- International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes(since 1966)
- African Development Bank
- Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States
- OHADA
- Conseil de l'Entente
- Interpol(since 1964)
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Sources- 1.interpol.int/Member-countries/WorldRetrieved 2017-12-07
- 2.interpol.int/Who-we-are/Member-countries/Africa/NIGERRetrieved 2022-10-23
- Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons(since 1997)
2
Sources- 1.opcw.org/about-opcw/member-states/Retrieved 2017-12-07
- 2.opcw.org/about-us/member-states/nigerRetrieved 2022-10-29
- UNESCO(since 1960)
- Group on Earth Observations
- AFRISTAT(since 1993)
- Universal Postal Union(since 1961)
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Sources- 1.upu.int/en/the-upu/member-countries.htmlRetrieved 2019-05-04
- 2.upu.int/en/Universal-Postal-Union/About-UPU/Member-Countries?csid=-1&cid=218Retrieved 2022-10-28
- International Telecommunication Union(since 1960)
1
- Organisation internationale de la Francophonie(since 1970)
- International Civil Defence Organisation(since 1977)
- World Meteorological Organization(since 1960)
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- World Health Organization
1
- Economic Community of West African States(1975–2025)
- African Groundnut Council
- World Customs Organization(since 1981)
- Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
- African Continental Free Trade Area
- Lake Chad Basin Commission
- Multinational Joint Task Force
- Coat of arms
- coat of arms of Niger(since 1962)
- Diplomatic relation
- Germany(since 1962) statement is subject of: Germany–Niger relations
- Israel(until 2002) statement is subject of: Israel–Niger relations
- France statement is subject of: France–Niger relations
- Nigeria statement is subject of: Niger–Nigeria relations
- Taiwan statement is subject of: Niger–Taiwan relations
- United States statement is subject of: Niger–United States relations
- European Union statement is subject of: European Union–Niger relations
- North Korea(since 1974) statement is subject of: North Korea–Niger relations
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- People's Republic of China statement is subject of: China–Niger relations
- Kosovo
- Lowest point
- Niger River elevation: 200 m
- Demonym
- nigeri
- Nigerien
- Nijerano
- Nigeränan
- نيجري applies to part: masculine
- نيجريون applies to part: plural
- نيجرية applies to part: feminine
- ניז'רי applies to part: masculine
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- ניז'רית applies to part: feminine
- নাইজেরীয়
- nigerino applies to part: masculine singular
- nigerina applies to part: feminine singular
- nigerini applies to part: masculine plural
- nigerine applies to part: feminine plural
- nijerien
- nixerín
- nixerina
- Nigérien applies to part: masculine singular
- Nigérienne applies to part: feminine singular
- Nigerierin applies to part: feminine
- Nigerier applies to part: masculine
- nizerina applies to part: feminine singular
- nizerini applies to part: masculine plural
- nizerine applies to part: feminine plural
- nizerin applies to part: masculine singular
- nigerí applies to part: masculine singular
- nigerina applies to part: feminine singular
- نيجري applies to part: masculine singular
- نيجرية applies to part: feminine singular
- نيجريين applies to part: masculine plural
- نيجريات applies to part: feminine plural
- Nígireach
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- Unemployment rate
- 5%(2014)
- Electrical plug type
- NEMA 1-15
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Sources- 1.“World Plugs”iec.ch/worldplugs/list_bylocation.htmRetrieved 2016-06-10
- NEMA 5-15
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Sources- 1.“World Plugs”iec.ch/worldplugs/list_bylocation.htmRetrieved 2016-06-10
- Europlug
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Sources- 1.“World Plugs”iec.ch/worldplugs/list_bylocation.htmRetrieved 2016-06-10
- AC power plugs and sockets: British and related types
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Sources- 1.“World Plugs”iec.ch/worldplugs/list_bylocation.htmRetrieved 2016-06-10
- Type E
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Sources- 1.“World Plugs”iec.ch/worldplugs/list_bylocation.htmRetrieved 2016-06-10
- Schuko
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Sources- 1.“World Plugs”iec.ch/worldplugs/list_bylocation.htmRetrieved 2016-06-10
- NEMA 1-15
- Mains voltage
- 220 V frequency: 50 Hz
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Sources- 1.“World Plugs”iec.ch/worldplugs/list_bylocation.htmRetrieved 2016-06-10
- 220 V frequency: 50 Hz
- Emergency phone number
- 17 has use: police
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Sources- 1.“International Numbering Resources Database”itu.int/net/itu-t/inrdb/e129_important_numbers.aspxRetrieved 2016-07-08
- 18 has use: fire department
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Sources- 1.“International Numbering Resources Database”itu.int/net/itu-t/inrdb/e129_important_numbers.aspxRetrieved 2016-07-08
- 17 has use: police
- Coordinates of northernmost point
- 23.5200°N, 11.9800°E
- Trunk prefix
- none
- Vehicle registration plate code
- RN(since 1977)
- Number of out-of-school children
- 3,410,345(2015)
- 3,352,907(2014)
- 3,118,911(2011)
- 3,108,159(2010)
- 3,097,012(2009)
- 3,044,995(2008)
- 2,993,366(2007)
- 2,849,533(2005)
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- 2,775,559(2004)
- 2,750,234(2003)
- 2,717,938(2002)
- 2,692,071(2001)
- 2,588,839(1999)
- Has characteristic
- partly free country statement supported by: Freedom in the World
- Total fertility rate
- 7.599(2014)
- 7.623(2013)
- 7.642(2012)
- 7.656(2011)
- 7.667(2010)
- 7.675(2009)
- 7.682(2008)
- 7.688(2007)
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- 7.695(2006)
- 7.702(2005)
- 7.71(2004)
- 7.718(2003)
- 7.725(2002)
- 7.732(2001)
- 7.738(2000)
- 7.742(1999)
- Motto text
- Fraternité, Travail, Progrès
- Fraternity, Work, Progress
- Братство, труд, прогрес
- Brawdoliaeth, Gwaith, Datblygiad
- Geoshape
- Data:Niger.map
- Life expectancy
- 60.058 years(2016)
- 62.08 years(2022)
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- 61.58 years(2021)
1
- 61.45 years(2020)
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- 62.9 years(2019)
1
- 62.45 years(2018)
1
- 62.16 years(2017)
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- 59.667 years(2015)
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- 59.228 years(2014)
- 58.727 years(2013)
- 58.16 years(2012)
- 57.528 years(2011)
- 56.838 years(2010)
- 56.105 years(2009)
- 55.35 years(2008)
- 54.593 years(2007)
- 53.849 years(2006)
- 53.127 years(2005)
- 52.436 years(2004)
- 51.77 years(2003)
- 51.123 years(2002)
- 50.494 years(2001)
- 49.874 years(2000)
- 49.253 years(1999)
- Native label
- Nijar
- Official name
- Jamhuriyar Nijar
- Niger
- la République du Niger
- Minimum temperature record
- -2.4°C(January 13, 1995) location: Bilma
- VAT rate
- 19%
- BTI Status Index
- 4.9(2022)
- 5.01(2020)
- 5.13(2018)
- 5.4(2016)
- 5.32(2014)
- 5.45(2012)
- 4.55(2010)
- 5.15(2008)
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- 5.36(2006)
- BTI Governance Index
- 5.1(2022)
- 5.25(2020)
- 5.87(2018)
- 5.94(2016)
- 6.11(2014)
- 5.63(2012)
- 5.54(2010)
- 5.69(2008)
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- 6.12(2006)
- Democracy Index
- 3.29(2020) reason for preferred rank: most recent value
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- 3.29(2020)
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- 3.29(2019)
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- 3.76(2018)
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- 3.76(2017)
1
- 3.96(2016)
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- 3.85(2015)
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- 4.02(2014)
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- 4.08(2013)
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- 4.16(2012)
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- 4.16(2011)
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- 3.38(2010)
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- 3.41(2008)
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- 3.54(2006)
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- 3.29(2020) reason for preferred rank: most recent value
- Coordinates of easternmost point
- 20.3531°N, 15.9967°E
- Coordinates of southernmost point
- 11.6936°N, 3.6094°E
- Coordinates of westernmost point
- 14.5221°N, 0.1690°E
- Human Development Index
- 0.4(2021)
- 0.401(2020)
- 0.406(2019)
- 0.399(2018)
- 0.39(2017)
- 0.383(2016)
- 0.376(2015)
- 0.37(2014)
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- 0.362(2013)
- 0.354(2012)
- 0.346(2011)
- 0.338(2010)
- 0.327(2009)
- 0.32(2008)
- 0.311(2007)
- 0.306(2006)
- 0.298(2005)
- 0.289(2004)
- 0.278(2003)
- 0.274(2002)
- 0.268(2001)
- 0.262(2000)
- 0.259(1999)
- 0.256(1998)
- 0.248(1997)
- 0.243(1996)
- 0.238(1995)
- 0.232(1994)
- 0.227(1993)
- 0.222(1992)
- 0.218(1991)
- 0.216(1990)
- Hashtag
- Niger
- Happy Planet Index score
- 41.4(2019)
- Gini coefficient
- 37.3(2018)
- Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index
- 0.292(2021)
- 0.292(2020)
- 0.294(2019)
- 0.287(2018)
- 0.28(2017)
- 0.275(2016)
- 0.268(2015)
- 0.263(2014)
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- 0.258(2013)
- 0.251(2012)
- Birth rate
- 45.029(2022)
- 45.293(2021)
- 45.588(2020)
- 45.859(2019)
- Male population
- 13.3M(2022)
- 12.8M(2021)
- 12.3M(2020)
- 11.9M(2019)
- Death rate
- 7.834(2022)
- 8.141(2021)
- 8.281(2020)
- 7.824(2019)
- Rural population
- 21.8M(2022)
- 21M(2021)
- 20.3M(2020)
- 19.6M(2019)
- Female population
- 12.9M(2022)
- 12.4M(2021)
- 12M(2020)
- 11.6M(2019)
- Urban population
- 4,427,576(2022)
- 4,230,083(2021)
- 4,045,711(2020)
- 3,872,145(2019)
- Coordinates of geographic center
- 17.6078°N, 8.0817°E
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On other databases
162 identifiers linking Niger across the web's reference databases
- AGROVOC IDc_5181
- ArchINFORM location ID6056
- ASC Leiden Thesaurus ID294928588
- BabelNet ID00057658n
- BBC News topic IDcvenzmgygmgt
- BBC Things IDf1c78bfc-bfbb-4e37-9ffc-945f95bfbc4b
- Bibliothèque nationale de France ID11877680z
- Biblissima authority IDQ26956
- Booru tagniger
- British Museum person or institution ID185173
- British Museum place IDx72715
- Brockhaus Enzyklopädie online IDniger-20
- CIVICUS Monitor country entryniger
- Comic Vine ID4020-61171
- Curlie IDRegional/Africa/Niger/
- Data Commons IDcountry/NER
- DBNL country IDniger01
- Dewey Decimal Classification2--6626
- DR topic IDniger
- El Moudjahid topic IDniger
- El Watan topic IDniger
- Enciclopedia Galega Universal ID157347
- Encyclopædia Britannica Online IDplace/Niger
- Encyclopædia Universalis IDniger
- Encyclopedia of China (Third Edition) ID (2026)PsU6t
- Encyclopedia of China (Third Edition) old ID (2021)418376
- Encyclopedia of Korean Culture IDE0013393
- Encyclopedie berbere keyword ID200
- EU Knowledge Graph item IDQ449
- European Education Thesaurus ID2376
- EuroVoc ID2057
- FactGrid item IDQ1059285
- FAST ID1205480
- FIPS 10-4 (countries and regions)NG
- France 24 topic ID (French)niger
- Freebase ID/m/05cc1
- GACS ID352
- GCMD keyword ID7b1a37fd-aae9-4bcf-86b1-48e7db570f65
- GENC 3-character codeNER
- GeoNames ID2440476
- GeoNLP ID (obsolete)qK5r1S
- Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names ID1000181
- GitHub topicniger
- GND ID4042298-7
- Golden ID (archived)Niger-XZAA
- Google Arts & Culture entity IDm05cc1
- Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana IDniger-0
- Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana ID (former scheme)0046065
- Great Norwegian Encyclopedia IDNiger
- Great Russian Encyclopedia Online ID (2017)2265040
- Grove Art Online IDT062465
- Harper's tagniger
- HDS ID003459
- Historical Gazetteer (GOV) IDobject_1286074
- Hrvatska enciklopedija ID43738
- IAB code1444
- ICANNWiki page IDNiger
- ICPSR Geographic Names Thesaurus ID30740
- IDAI.gazetteer ID2281932
- IdRef ID026550180
- INaturalist place ID8515
- INSEE countries and foreign territories code99337
- Interlingual Index IDi83851
- Invasive Species Compendium Datasheet ID108518
- IOC country codeNIG
- ISNI0000000121881490
- ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 codeNE
- ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 codeNER
- ISO 3166-1 numeric code562
- ITU letter codeNGR
- ITU/ISO/IEC object ID2.16.562
- J9U entity ID987007564237105171
- Joconde location IDT84-153
- KBpedia IDNiger
- Klexikon article IDNiger
- Krugosvet article (archived)strany_mira/NIGER.html
- Kulturenvanteri taxonomy ID2435
- KulturNav-IDaa65ef69-9d0b-459d-b48b-3b95b3082624
- Kyiv Independent topic IDniger
- LC and MARC vocabularies IDcountries/ng
- Le Figaro tag IDNiger
- Le Monde diplomatique subject IDpays/niger
- LEMAC IDLEMAC201224157
- Lex IDNiger
- Libération topic IDniger
- Library of Congress Authorities IDn79065240
- M49 code562
- Mapy.com IDosm&id=562
- MeSH descriptor IDD009548
- MeSH tree codeZ01.058.290.190.560