NER
Data file updated Jul 5, 2026
Niger
Country profile covering economy, demographics, military, quality-of-life signals, and historical trends.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Niamey
- Currency
- West African CFA franc (XOF)
- Language
- French
- Government
- Military junta (transitional government following 2023 coup)
- Internet Users
- 15.6%
- Unemployment
- 0.4%
- Smoking (15+)
- 6.0%
Population
27.92M
GDP
$21.65B
GDP per Capita
$775
Area
1.27M km²
Life Expectancy
61.4 years
HDI
0.4
Economy
5 metrics| GDP (USD) | $21.65B |
|---|---|
| GDP Per Capita (USD) | $775 |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 0.4% |
| GINI Index (Income Inequality) | 32.9 |
| Currency | West African CFA franc (XOF) |
Society & Demographics
4 metrics| Life Expectancy (years) | 61.4 |
|---|---|
| Literacy Rate (%) | 35.6% |
| Internet Users (%) | 15.6% |
| Human Development Index | 0.4 |
Military Strength
9 metrics| Active Personnel | 10,200 |
|---|---|
| Reserve Personnel | 5,000 |
| Total Military Personnel | 15,200 |
| Defense Budget (USD) | $241M |
| Tanks | 12 |
| Armored Vehicles | 230 |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 0 |
| Towed Artillery | 38 |
| Rocket Projectors | 6 |
Air Force
7 metrics| Total Aircraft | 24 |
|---|---|
| Fighters | 0 |
| Attack Aircraft | 4 |
| Transport Aircraft | 8 |
| Trainer Aircraft | 6 |
| Helicopters | 6 |
| Attack Helicopters | 0 |
Education
4 metrics| Education Expenditure (% of GDP) | 3.8% |
|---|---|
| Universities | 10 |
| Primary Enrollment (%) | 67.8% |
| Secondary Enrollment (%) | 21.4% |
Healthcare
5 metrics| Healthcare Expenditure (% of GDP) | 6.5% |
|---|---|
| Physicians per 1,000 people | 0.0 |
| Hospital Beds per 1,000 people | 0.3 |
| Life Expectancy (Male) | 61.2 |
| Life Expectancy (Female) | 63.6 |
Cost of Living
12 metrics| Cost of Living Index | 28.5 |
|---|---|
| Rent Index | 8.2 |
| Groceries Index | 26.4 |
| Restaurant Price Index | 19.8 |
| Local Purchasing Power | 9.5 |
| Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant (USD) | $2 |
| Three-Course Meal for 2 (USD) | $8 |
| Monthly Rent - City Center (USD) | $120 |
| Monthly Rent - Outside Center (USD) | $55 |
| Monthly Utilities (USD) | $35 |
| Internet (60 Mbps, USD) | $22 |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (USD) | $5 |
Historical Data
No Historical Data Available
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Religious Composition
- Islam 99.3%
- Christianity 0.3%
- Traditional Beliefs 0.2%
- Other 0.2%
Beverages per Person
- Alcohol 0.1 L pure/yr
Per-capita — consumption where available, else FAOSTAT supply · alcohol = litres of pure alcohol (WHO)
Age Demographics
15.2
Median Age