MigrantoImmigrants in Niger
430.4K foreign-born residents — the #85 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 86% of all immigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Nigeria | 199722 |
| Mali | 140431 |
| Burkina Faso | 31858 |
| Benin | 29525 |
| Togo | 15994 |
| Ghana | 2769 |
| Ivory Coast | 2337 |
| Sudan | 2286 |
| Senegal | 1895 |
| Chad | 1883 |
| Algeria | 758 |
| Cameroon | 685 |
| Libya | 258 |
By region of origin
Africa is the leading region of origin at 100%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Niger.
Nigeria is the fastest-growing major source
Immigration from Nigeria has increased by 114% since 2015, rising from 93.2K to 199.7K in 9 years.
Nigeria is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
Nigeria accounts for 46% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 33%.
Immigration has accelerated notably since 2020
The immigrant population grew 29% from 333.5K to 430.4K, indicating an acceleration in migration flows following COVID and recent geopolitical shifts.
Immigration has become more concentrated over time
The top source's share rose from 36% to 46%, with Nigeria increasingly the primary origin.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 105305 |
| 1995 | 136035 |
| 2000 | 112419 |
| 2005 | 114496 |
| 2010 | 116311 |
| 2015 | 241320 |
| 2020 | 333463 |
| 2024 | 430401 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Nigeria | Mali | Burkina Faso | Benin | Togo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 38319 | 31142 | 9596 | 8948 | 5521 |
| 1995 | 28313 | 64573 | 13956 | 12961 | 7356 |
| 2000 | 18540 | 43060 | 18432 | 17081 | 9253 |
| 2005 | 18881 | 43857 | 18771 | 17395 | 9423 |
| 2010 | 19180 | 44544 | 19068 | 17672 | 9574 |
| 2015 | 93179 | 94640 | 19323 | 17908 | 9702 |
| 2020 | 154739 | 108802 | 24683 | 22875 | 12392 |
| 2024 | 199722 | 140431 | 31858 | 29525 | 15994 |
Fastest-changing origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Niger as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Niger
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Niger?
Around 430.4K foreign-born residents live in Niger, making it the #85-largest immigrant population in the world.
Where do most immigrants in Niger come from?
Most immigrants in Niger come from Nigeria, Mali and Burkina Faso — these three countries account for about 86% of all foreign-born residents.
What share of the population of Niger are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 2% of the population of Niger — that's 430.4K out of a total population of 27M.
How has immigration to Niger changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Niger has grown from 241.3K to 430.4K people, a growth of about 78%.
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