Niger

Republic of Niger · Capital: Niamey

A vast, landlocked Saharan nation and major uranium producer, Niger is among the world's poorest and has faced repeated coups.

Population

27,032,4122024

GDP / Capita

$7352024

GDP

$19.9 billion2024

Unemployment

0.4%2024

Total Area

1,267,000 sq km2023

Life Expectancy

61.4 yrs2024

Key Indicators

World Bank · latest available

27,032,412

Population

World Bank · 2024

$735

GDP per Capita

World Bank · 2024

$19.9 billion

Gross Domestic Product

World Bank · 2024

0.4%

Unemployment

World Bank · 2024

1,267,000 sq km

Total Area

World Bank · 2023

61.4 yrs

Life Expectancy at Birth

World Bank · 2024

18.0%

Urban Population

World Bank · 2024

65.6

Infant Mortality

World Bank · 2024

35.6%

Literacy

World Bank · 2022

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