Share of the population living in cities in Niger
Niger: Share of the population living in cities was 23.51 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2020)
23.51
World rank
164th
of 236 countries
All-time high
26.16
in 2010
All-time low
0
in 1950
Years of data
15
1950–2020
Share of the population living in cities in Niger, 1950–2020
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of the population living in cities in Niger is 23.51, measured in 2020.
That represents a change of down 10.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of the population living in cities in Niger peaked at 26.16 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1950.
That places Niger 164th out of 236 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of the population living in cities in Niger, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 0 | — |
| 1955 | 0 | — |
| 1960 | 3.41 | — |
| 1965 | 5.6 | +64.0% |
| 1970 | 7.7 | +37.5% |
| 1975 | 12.23 | +58.8% |
| 1980 | 12.79 | +4.6% |
| 1985 | 15.75 | +23.1% |
| 1990 | 18.02 | +14.4% |
| 1995 | 20.47 | +13.6% |
| 2000 | 22.41 | +9.5% |
| 2005 | 24.4 | +8.9% |
| 2010 | 26.16 | +7.2% |
| 2015 | 25.82 | -1.3% |
| 2020 | 23.51 | -8.9% |
Niger compared with similar countries
- Niger's 23.51 is below the median for low income countries, which is 31.77, 74% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Niger's 23.51 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 37.31, 63% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1960s | 4.51 | 3.41 | 5.6 | 2 |
| 1970s | 9.96 | 7.7 | 12.23 | 2 |
| 1980s | 14.27 | 12.79 | 15.75 | 2 |
| 1990s | 19.25 | 18.02 | 20.47 | 2 |
| 2000s | 23.41 | 22.41 | 24.4 | 2 |
| 2010s | 25.99 | 25.82 | 26.16 | 2 |
| 2020s | 23.51 | 23.51 | 23.51 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Niger
- 161 Ethiopia 24.6 compare
- 162 French Guiana 24 compare
- 163 Montenegro 23.61 compare
- 165 Tanzania 23.08 compare
- 166 Kenya 22.95 compare
- 167 Luxembourg 22.73 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 share of the population living in cities in Niger?
- Share of the population living in cities in Niger was 23.51 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of the population living in cities recorded in Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 26.16 in 2010.
- What is the lowest share of the population living in cities recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1950.
- How does Niger rank for share of the population living in cities?
- Niger ranks 164th out of 236 countries with data for 2020.
- Is share of the population living in cities 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Share of the population living in cities. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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