Share of population living in cities, towns and rural areas in Niger
Niger: Share of population living in cities, towns and rural areas was 23.5% in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Share of population living in cities, towns and rural areas in Niger, 1950–2020
Source: European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC) (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of population living in cities, towns and rural areas in Niger is 23.5%, measured in 2020.
That represents a change of down 10.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of population living in cities, towns and rural areas in Niger peaked at 26.2% in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1950.
Niger ranks 164th of 236 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of population living in cities, towns and rural areas in Niger, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 0.0% | — |
| 1955 | 0.0% | — |
| 1960 | 3.4% | — |
| 1965 | 5.6% | +64.0% |
| 1970 | 7.7% | +37.5% |
| 1975 | 12.2% | +58.8% |
| 1980 | 12.8% | +4.6% |
| 1985 | 15.7% | +23.1% |
| 1990 | 18.0% | +14.4% |
| 1995 | 20.5% | +13.6% |
| 2000 | 22.4% | +9.5% |
| 2005 | 24.4% | +8.9% |
| 2010 | 26.2% | +7.2% |
| 2015 | 25.8% | -1.3% |
| 2020 | 23.5% | -8.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2 |
| 1960s | 4.5% | 3.4% | 5.6% | 2 |
| 1970s | 10.0% | 7.7% | 12.2% | 2 |
| 1980s | 14.3% | 12.8% | 15.7% | 2 |
| 1990s | 19.2% | 18.0% | 20.5% | 2 |
| 2000s | 23.4% | 22.4% | 24.4% | 2 |
| 2010s | 26.0% | 25.8% | 26.2% | 2 |
| 2020s | 23.5% | 23.5% | 23.5% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Niger
- 161 Ethiopia 24.6% compare
- 162 French Guiana 24.0% compare
- 163 Montenegro 23.6% compare
- 165 Tanzania, United Republic of 23.1% compare
- 166 Kenya 23.0% compare
- 167 Luxembourg 22.7% compare
More population data for Niger
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 1.03 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run 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 regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.3834 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.4% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 6.29 million people (2100)
- Population density 71.7 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth 0.4% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.4248 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 3.68 Percent per annum (2030)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of population living in cities, towns and rural areas in Niger?
- Share of population living in cities, towns and rural areas in Niger was 23.5% in 2020, according to European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC) (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of population living in cities, towns and rural areas recorded in Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 26.2% in 2010.
- What is the lowest share of population living in cities, towns and rural areas recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1950.
- How does Niger rank for share of population living in cities, towns and rural areas?
- Niger ranks 164th out of 236 countries with data for 2020.
- Is share of population living in cities, towns and rural areas rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Niger data come from?
- The figures come from European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC) (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of population living in cities, towns and rural areas. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Estimated share of the population living in cities. Cities are identified using satellite imagery and population data, applying the same definitions across countries.