The largest ethnic groups in Niger are the Hausa, who also constitute the major ethnic group in northern Nigeria, and the Zarma-Songhai (also spelled Djerma- ...

17.9 % of the population is urban (4,826,099 people in 2024). The median age in Niger is 15.4 years.

Muslim 95.5%, ethnic religionist 4.1%, Christian 0.3%, agnostics and other 0.1% (2020 est.) Demographic profile. Niger has the highest total fertility rate (TFR) ...

The 2024 population density in Niger is 21 people per Km2 (55 people per mi2), calculated on a total land area of 1,266,700 Km2 (489,075 sq. miles).

53.1% Hausa; 21.2% Zarma & Songhay; 11.0% Tuareg; 6.5% Fulani; 5.9% Kanuri; 0.8% Gurma; 0.4% Toubou; 0.4% Arab; 0.9% others · 99.3% Islam; 0.3% Christianity; 0.2 ... Demographics · Niger River · Niger (disambiguation) · Maradi, Niger

The people of Niger are a diverse group of individuals from various backgrounds. Most of the population comprises Black Africans, with smaller groups of Arabs, ...

The World Population Dashboard showcases global population data, including fertility rate, gender parity in school enrolment, information on sexual and ...

The total population in Niger was estimated at 27.2 million people in 2023, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics.

Ethnic groups correspond to the five linguistic groups already mentioned. The Hausa are the largest group, constituting more than half of the present ... Government and society · Economy · Climate · Independence and conflict

Located in the heart of the Sahel, Niger has a poorly diversified economy, dependent largely on agriculture. The extreme poverty remained stagnant at 48.4% in ...