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Sub-Saharan Africa · Country statistics

Niger

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population27.92M2025 · peopleGross domestic product$21.65B2025 · current US$GDP per capita$775.352025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth61.42024 · yearsInternet use15.6%2024 · % of populationForest area0.8%2023 · % of land area
Undernourishment
12.9%

% of population·2023

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Niger2023 · 12.9%
05.7811.5517.3323.11960199320252001: 23.1%2002: 22.2%2003: 21.1%2004: 19.1%2005: 18%2006: 17%2007: 16.1%2008: 15.2%2009: 14.3%2010: 14.6%2011: 14.8%2012: 15%2013: 14.5%2014: 13.7%2015: 12.7%2016: 12%2017: 11.1%2018: 10.9%2019: 10.1%2020: 10.9%2021: 11.4%2022: 12.7%2023: 12.9%

Prevalence of undernourishment is the percentage of the population whose habitual food consumption is insufficient to provide the dietary energy levels that are required to maintain a normal active and healthy life. Data showing as 2.5 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 2.5%.

Country context

Niger in perspective

Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Capital
Niamey
Country code
NER

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