Niger
Niger is a country in Africa with a population of 26,159,863. Its capital is Niamey and the currency is the CFA Franc (West) (Fr). GDP per capita is around $600, the main language is French.
Key facts
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Where is Niger?
In Africa. Drag, zoom or click a neighbour.
Population & life expectancy
From 852,737 in 1800 to 26,159,863 in 2023
From 35.9 yrs in 1950 to 61.2 yrs in 2023
Phrases & audio
- Hello Bonjour
- Good morning Bonjour
- Good day Bonne après-midi
- Good evening Bonsoir
- Good night Bonne nuit
- Thank you Merci
- Please S'il vous plaît
- Excuse me Excusez-moi
- Sorry Désolé
- 1 Un
- 2 Deux
- 3 Trois
- 4 Quatre
- 5 Cinq
- 6 Six
- 7 Sept
- 8 Huit
- 9 Neuf
- 10 Dix
Bordering countries
Frequently asked questions
What country is NE?
NE is the two-letter ISO 3166-1 country code for Niger, a country in Africa with its capital at Niamey.
What language do they speak in Niger?
The main language spoken in Niger is French (Français). French for "hello" is "Bonjour".
What is the capital of Niger?
The capital of Niger is Niamey.
What is the country calling code for Niger?
The international dialling code for Niger is +227. Its two-letter country code is NE.
What currency is used in Niger?
Niger uses the CFA Franc (West) (Fr), currency code XOF.
What is the population of Niger?
Niger has a population of about 26,159,863 people across 1,267,000 km².