What is the Capital of Niger?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Niger is Niamey. Niger is located in Western Africa, Africa, with a population of 26,312,034. The official currency is the West African CFA franc and the primary language spoken is French.
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Niamey at a glance
| Capital city | Niamey |
|---|---|
| Country | Niger (Republic of Niger) |
| Region | Western Africa, Africa |
| Country population | 26,312,034 (55th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+01:00 |
| Currency | West African CFA franc (XOF) |
| Calling code | +227 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering Niger
- Algiers, capital of Algeria
- Porto-Novo, capital of Benin
- Ouagadougou, capital of Burkina Faso
- N'Djamena, capital of Chad
- Tripoli, capital of Libya
- Bamako, capital of Mali
- Abuja, capital of Nigeria
Niger in context
- Niger covers 1,267,000 km², making it the 21st largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 21 people per km² ranks 166th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 7 countries: Algeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad, Libya, Mali, Nigeria.
- Niger is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 26,312,034 people, Niger holds about 6.0% of the population of Western Africa.
- That is roughly 1.8% of the Africa total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Niger is a member state of the United Nations.
Capital of Niger — FAQ
What is the capital of Niger?
The capital of Niger is Niamey.
Is Niamey the largest city in Niger?
Yes — Niamey is both the capital and the largest city of Niger.
What country is Niamey in?
Niamey is the capital city of Niger.
What continent is Niamey in?
Niamey, the capital of Niger, is located in Africa.
Is Niamey the capital of Niger?
Yes — Niamey is the capital of Niger (official name: Republic of Niger).
Niamey is the capital of which country?
Niamey is the capital of Niger, in Western Africa.
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