Annual population growth in Niger
Niger: Annual population growth was 847,885 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
847,885
Change on year
up 4.7%
World rank
24th
of 236 countries
All-time high
847,885
in 2023
All-time low
86,935
in 1951
Years of data
73
1951–2023
Annual population growth in Niger, 1951–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual population growth in Niger is 847,885, 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 population growth in Niger peaked at 847,885 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 86,935, 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 population growth in Niger, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 86,935 | — |
| 1952 | 87,141 | +0.2% |
| 1953 | 87,302 | +0.2% |
| 1954 | 87,693 | +0.4% |
| 1955 | 88,395 | +0.8% |
| 1956 | 89,470 | +1.2% |
| 1957 | 91,091 | +1.8% |
| 1958 | 93,382 | +2.5% |
| 1959 | 96,242 | +3.1% |
| 1960 | 99,587 | +3.5% |
| 1961 | 103,116 | +3.5% |
| 1962 | 106,349 | +3.1% |
| 1963 | 109,358 | +2.8% |
| 1964 | 111,942 | +2.4% |
| 1965 | 113,879 | +1.7% |
| 1966 | 115,851 | +1.7% |
| 1967 | 118,043 | +1.9% |
| 1968 | 120,046 | +1.7% |
| 1969 | 122,084 | +1.7% |
| 1970 | 124,548 | +2.0% |
| 1971 | 125,955 | +1.1% |
| 1972 | 128,620 | +2.1% |
| 1973 | 133,021 | +3.4% |
| 1974 | 137,088 | +3.1% |
| 1975 | 142,066 | +3.6% |
| 1976 | 147,941 | +4.1% |
| 1977 | 154,759 | +4.6% |
| 1978 | 163,217 | +5.5% |
| 1979 | 172,618 | +5.8% |
| 1980 | 180,411 | +4.5% |
| 1981 | 186,043 | +3.1% |
| 1982 | 190,722 | +2.5% |
| 1983 | 195,913 | +2.7% |
| 1984 | 201,328 | +2.8% |
| 1985 | 208,483 | +3.6% |
| 1986 | 217,357 | +4.3% |
| 1987 | 225,340 | +3.7% |
| 1988 | 232,598 | +3.2% |
| 1989 | 241,030 | +3.6% |
| 1990 | 251,284 | +4.3% |
| 1991 | 260,834 | +3.8% |
| 1992 | 270,733 | +3.8% |
| 1993 | 283,156 | +4.6% |
| 1994 | 297,477 | +5.1% |
| 1995 | 316,271 | +6.3% |
| 1996 | 330,311 | +4.4% |
| 1997 | 339,129 | +2.7% |
| 1998 | 357,439 | +5.4% |
| 1999 | 375,998 | +5.2% |
| 2000 | 392,220 | +4.3% |
| 2001 | 411,014 | +4.8% |
| 2002 | 428,502 | +4.3% |
| 2003 | 447,829 | +4.5% |
| 2004 | 468,864 | +4.7% |
| 2005 | 490,349 | +4.6% |
| 2006 | 512,391 | +4.5% |
| 2007 | 535,021 | +4.4% |
| 2008 | 558,317 | +4.4% |
| 2009 | 581,752 | +4.2% |
| 2010 | 605,160 | +4.0% |
| 2011 | 627,453 | +3.7% |
| 2012 | 660,484 | +5.3% |
| 2013 | 683,129 | +3.4% |
| 2014 | 696,018 | +1.9% |
| 2015 | 723,579 | +4.0% |
| 2016 | 746,262 | +3.1% |
| 2017 | 749,691 | +0.5% |
| 2018 | 752,625 | +0.4% |
| 2019 | 759,691 | +0.9% |
| 2020 | 769,850 | +1.3% |
| 2021 | 784,530 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | 809,833 | +3.2% |
| 2023 | 847,885 | +4.7% |
Niger compared with similar countries
- Niger's 847,885 is above the median for low income countries, which is 556,727, 1.5× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Niger's 847,885 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 359,940, 2.4× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 89,739 | 86,935 | 96,242 | 9 |
| 1960s | 112,026 | 99,587 | 122,084 | 10 |
| 1970s | 142,983 | 124,548 | 172,618 | 10 |
| 1980s | 207,922 | 180,411 | 241,030 | 10 |
| 1990s | 308,263 | 251,284 | 375,998 | 10 |
| 2000s | 482,626 | 392,220 | 581,752 | 10 |
| 2010s | 700,409 | 605,160 | 759,691 | 10 |
| 2020s | 803,024 | 769,850 | 847,885 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Niger
- 21 Philippines 926,856 compare
- 22 Afghanistan 875,915 compare
- 23 Chad 863,756 compare
- 25 Brazil 834,320 compare
- 26 South Africa 833,969 compare
- 27 Cote d'Ivoire 770,649 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)
- Population growth rate 0.373 (2100)
- Population density 71.7 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 6.29 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual population growth in Niger?
- Annual population growth in Niger was 847,885 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual population growth recorded in Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 847,885 in 2023.
- What is the lowest annual population growth recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 86,935 in 1951.
- How does Niger rank for annual population growth?
- Niger ranks 24th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual population growth 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Annual population growth. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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