Niger
Republic of Niger
People: Nigerien
Niger is located in Western Africa and has a population of around 26.3 million. Its capital city is Niamey, and the most widely spoken official language is French. Niger is landlocked, sharing borders with 7 neighbouring countries.
By the numbers, Niger is the 55th most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to 0.33% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 21st out of 196, with a population density of roughly 21 people per km².
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
Niger — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Republic of Niger |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Niamey |
| Continent | Africa |
| Region | Western Africa |
| Population | 26,312,034 |
| Area | 1,267,000 km² |
| Currency | West African CFA franc (XOF) Fr |
| Official Language | French |
| Dialling Code | +227 |
| Internet TLD | .ne |
| Timezone | UTC+01:00 |
| Drives on the | Right side |
| Emergency Number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| ISO Code | NE / NER |
| Borders | Algeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad, Libya, Mali, Nigeria |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Niger
What is the capital and currency of Niger?
The capital of Niger is Niamey and the currency is the West African CFA franc (XOF), symbol Fr.
What is the capital of Niger?
The capital of Niger is Niamey.
What currency does Niger use?
Niger uses the West African CFA franc (XOF, symbol: Fr).
What language do they speak in Niger?
The official language of Niger is French.
What is the dialling code for Niger?
The international dialling code for Niger is +227.
What side of the road does Niger drive on?
Niger drives on the right-hand side of the road.
Algeria
Benin
Burkina Faso
Chad
Libya
Mali
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