What is the Population of Niger?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Niger has a population of approximately 26,312,034 people, making it the 55th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.33% of the world's population. With a land area of 1,267,000 km², the population density is roughly 21 people per km².
| Population | 26,312,034 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 55th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.33% |
| Area | 1,267,000 km² |
| Population density | 21 / km² |
| Demonym | Nigerien |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Niger | 26,312,034 | 55th |
| Cameroon | 29,442,327 | 52nd |
| Venezuela | 28,517,000 | 53rd |
| Australia | 27,536,874 | 54th |
| North Korea | 25,950,000 | 56th |
| Syria | 25,620,000 | 57th |
| Burkina Faso | 24,070,553 | 58th |
Niger compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | 47,400,000 | 2,381,741 |
| Benin | 13,224,860 | 112,622 |
| Burkina Faso | 24,070,553 | 272,967 |
| Chad | 19,340,757 | 1,284,000 |
| Libya | 7,459,000 | 1,759,540 |
| Mali | 22,395,489 | 1,240,192 |
| Nigeria | 223,800,000 | 923,768 |
Niger in context
- Niger covers 1,267,000 km², making it the 21st largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- 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.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Niger is a member state of the United Nations.
Population of Niger — FAQ
What is the population of Niger?
The population of Niger is approximately 26,312,034 (26.3 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Niger in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Niger at approximately 26,312,034 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Niger is the 55th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Niger?
Approximately 26,312,034 people live in Niger, making it the 55th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Niger rank by population?
Niger is the 55th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.33%.
What is the population density of Niger?
Niger has a population density of roughly 21 people per km², based on a land area of 1,267,000 km².
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