MigrantoNigerien Diaspora
439.4K Nigeriens live abroad — the #112 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 71% of all emigrants
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Nigeria | 129540 |
| Ivory Coast | 97848 |
| Benin | 82865 |
| Togo | 66820 |
| Mali | 14974 |
| Cameroon | 13583 |
| Burkina Faso | 13549 |
| Ghana | 7760 |
| Chad | 4073 |
| Belgium | 2685 |
| Senegal | 1796 |
| Italy | 1480 |
| South Africa | 713 |
| Libya | 402 |
| Egypt | 298 |
| Malta | 191 |
| Guinea | 178 |
| Mauritania | 174 |
| Liberia | 164 |
| Norway | 62 |
| Sierra Leone | 44 |
| Luxembourg | 40 |
| Cayman Islands | 35 |
| Finland | 25 |
| Greece | 24 |
| Tajikistan | 20 |
| Denmark | 15 |
| Hungary | 9 |
| Cyprus | 6 |
| Slovakia | 5 |
| Bulgaria | 0 |
| Slovenia | 0 |
| Bolivia | 0 |
By destination region
Africa is the leading destination region at 99%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from Niger.
Nigeria is the primary destination for emigrants
Nigeria attracts 29% of all emigrants from Niger, while the second-largest destination receives just 22%.
Top emigration destinations have shifted significantly since 1990
4 new countries have entered the top 20 destinations: Cameroon, South Africa, Malta — Cameroon rose from outside the top 20 to rank #6.
Emigration destinations have diversified since 1990
The top destination's share fell from 41% to 29%, indicating a broader spread of emigration patterns.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 162733 |
| 1995 | 189413 |
| 2000 | 219232 |
| 2005 | 317174 |
| 2010 | 350773 |
| 2015 | 390945 |
| 2020 | 416964 |
| 2024 | 439378 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| Year | Nigeria | Ivory Coast | Benin | Togo | Mali |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 35442 | 66487 | 26721 | 10540 | 3571 |
| 1995 | 39858 | 71099 | 36802 | 14286 | 4803 |
| 2000 | 45868 | 75711 | 46883 | 22364 | 5259 |
| 2005 | 91166 | 80323 | 60072 | 46314 | 4713 |
| 2010 | 93120 | 84934 | 68453 | 61226 | 9239 |
| 2015 | 112733 | 89546 | 72579 | 65729 | 11368 |
| 2020 | 120797 | 94158 | 78124 | 66332 | 13340 |
| 2024 | 129540 | 97848 | 82865 | 66820 | 14974 |
Fastest-changing destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Niger as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from Niger
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Nigeriens move to?
Most Nigeriens have moved to Nigeria, Ivory Coast and Benin — these three countries account for about 71% of all Nigeriens living abroad.
How many Nigeriens live abroad?
Around 439.4K Nigeriens live abroad, making it the #112-largest emigrant population in the world.
What share of the population of Niger lives abroad?
About 2% of the population of Niger lives abroad — that's 439.4K out of a total population of 27M.
How has emigration from Niger changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from Niger has grown from 390.9K to 439.4K people, a growth of about 12%.
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