Annual change in population in Niger
Niger: Annual change in population was 847,885 people in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
847,885 people
Change on year
up 4.7%
World rank
24th
of 236 countries
All-time high
847,885 people
in 2023
All-time low
86,935 people
in 1951
Years of data
73
1951–2023
Annual change in population in Niger, 1951–2023
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual change in population in Niger is 847,885 people, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 73 years on record.
The figure is up 4.7% on the previous year and up 24.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual change in population in Niger peaked at 847,885 people in 2023 and was at its lowest, 86,935 people, in 1951.
Niger ranks 24th of 236 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual change in population in Niger, year by year
| Year | people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 86,935 people | — |
| 1952 | 87,141 people | +0.2% |
| 1953 | 87,302 people | +0.2% |
| 1954 | 87,693 people | +0.4% |
| 1955 | 88,395 people | +0.8% |
| 1956 | 89,470 people | +1.2% |
| 1957 | 91,091 people | +1.8% |
| 1958 | 93,382 people | +2.5% |
| 1959 | 96,242 people | +3.1% |
| 1960 | 99,587 people | +3.5% |
| 1961 | 103,116 people | +3.5% |
| 1962 | 106,349 people | +3.1% |
| 1963 | 109,358 people | +2.8% |
| 1964 | 111,942 people | +2.4% |
| 1965 | 113,879 people | +1.7% |
| 1966 | 115,851 people | +1.7% |
| 1967 | 118,043 people | +1.9% |
| 1968 | 120,046 people | +1.7% |
| 1969 | 122,084 people | +1.7% |
| 1970 | 124,548 people | +2.0% |
| 1971 | 125,955 people | +1.1% |
| 1972 | 128,620 people | +2.1% |
| 1973 | 133,021 people | +3.4% |
| 1974 | 137,088 people | +3.1% |
| 1975 | 142,066 people | +3.6% |
| 1976 | 147,941 people | +4.1% |
| 1977 | 154,759 people | +4.6% |
| 1978 | 163,217 people | +5.5% |
| 1979 | 172,618 people | +5.8% |
| 1980 | 180,411 people | +4.5% |
| 1981 | 186,043 people | +3.1% |
| 1982 | 190,722 people | +2.5% |
| 1983 | 195,913 people | +2.7% |
| 1984 | 201,328 people | +2.8% |
| 1985 | 208,483 people | +3.6% |
| 1986 | 217,357 people | +4.3% |
| 1987 | 225,340 people | +3.7% |
| 1988 | 232,598 people | +3.2% |
| 1989 | 241,030 people | +3.6% |
| 1990 | 251,284 people | +4.3% |
| 1991 | 260,834 people | +3.8% |
| 1992 | 270,733 people | +3.8% |
| 1993 | 283,156 people | +4.6% |
| 1994 | 297,477 people | +5.1% |
| 1995 | 316,271 people | +6.3% |
| 1996 | 330,311 people | +4.4% |
| 1997 | 339,129 people | +2.7% |
| 1998 | 357,439 people | +5.4% |
| 1999 | 375,998 people | +5.2% |
| 2000 | 392,220 people | +4.3% |
| 2001 | 411,014 people | +4.8% |
| 2002 | 428,502 people | +4.3% |
| 2003 | 447,829 people | +4.5% |
| 2004 | 468,864 people | +4.7% |
| 2005 | 490,349 people | +4.6% |
| 2006 | 512,391 people | +4.5% |
| 2007 | 535,021 people | +4.4% |
| 2008 | 558,317 people | +4.4% |
| 2009 | 581,752 people | +4.2% |
| 2010 | 605,160 people | +4.0% |
| 2011 | 627,453 people | +3.7% |
| 2012 | 660,484 people | +5.3% |
| 2013 | 683,129 people | +3.4% |
| 2014 | 696,018 people | +1.9% |
| 2015 | 723,579 people | +4.0% |
| 2016 | 746,262 people | +3.1% |
| 2017 | 749,691 people | +0.5% |
| 2018 | 752,625 people | +0.4% |
| 2019 | 759,691 people | +0.9% |
| 2020 | 769,850 people | +1.3% |
| 2021 | 784,530 people | +1.9% |
| 2022 | 809,833 people | +3.2% |
| 2023 | 847,885 people | +4.7% |
Niger compared with similar countries
- Niger's 847,885 people is above the median for low income countries, which is 556,727 people, 1.5× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Niger's 847,885 people is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 359,940 people, 2.4× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 89,739 people | 86,935 people | 96,242 people | 9 |
| 1960s | 112,026 people | 99,587 people | 122,084 people | 10 |
| 1970s | 142,983 people | 124,548 people | 172,618 people | 10 |
| 1980s | 207,922 people | 180,411 people | 241,030 people | 10 |
| 1990s | 308,263 people | 251,284 people | 375,998 people | 10 |
| 2000s | 482,626 people | 392,220 people | 581,752 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 700,409 people | 605,160 people | 759,691 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 803,024 people | 769,850 people | 847,885 people | 4 |
Countries ranked near Niger
- 21 Philippines 926,856 people compare
- 22 Afghanistan 875,915 people compare
- 23 Chad 863,756 people compare
- 25 Brazil 834,320 people compare
- 26 South Africa 833,969 people compare
- 27 Cote d'Ivoire 770,649 people compare
More population data for Niger
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.3834 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.6941 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.3834 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 1.03 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 67,043 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 3.68 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.4248 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth 0.4% (2100)
- Population density 71.7 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 6.29 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual change in population in Niger?
- Annual change in population in Niger was 847,885 people in 2023, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual change in population recorded in Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 847,885 people in 2023.
- What is the lowest annual change in population recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 86,935 people in 1951.
- How does Niger rank for annual change in population?
- Niger ranks 24th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual change in population rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Niger data come from?
- The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual change in population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual change in population, calculated as the difference between population on 1 July of consecutive years.