Niger

Niger is a vast, landlocked country covering over one million square kilometers. With an estimated population in 2017 of 21.5 million, Niger has one of the highest population growth rates in the world (3.9% annually).

Country facts:

Undernourishment:
13.3 % (2022)
Poverty:
50.6 % (2021)

Currently active in Niger:

Overview

Niger is a vast, landlocked country covering over one million square kilometers. Located in the heart of the Sahel, Niger has a poorly diversified economy, dependent on agriculture for 40% of its GDP. 

It is prone to political instability, chronic food insecurity, and recurrent natural crises (droughts, floods, and locust infestations), and is heavily reliant on uranium exports.

What are the development challenges in Niger?

The extreme poverty remained stagnant at 48.4% in 2023. However, with inflation, it is projected to increase to 49.9% by 2026.

In 2023, UNOCHA reported 4.5 million people, or 17% of the population, requiring humanitarian assistance in Niger, compared to 3.7 million in 2022. In July 2024, according to UNHCR, Niger hosted almost 968,000 refugees, asylum-seekers and internally displaced people (IDPs), a majority of which are hosted in Tillaberi, Diffa and Tahoua regions.

Source: World Bank 2024

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