MigrantoImmigrants in Niger
430.4K foreigners live in Niger — 2% of the country's population
Immigrants in Niger by country
The 3 largest groups make up 86% of all immigrants
| 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
100% of immigrants come from Africa
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Key facts
Immigrants in Niger in numbers
People born in Nigeria are the fastest-growing group
The number of people born in Nigeria living in Niger has grown 114% since 2015, from 93.2K to 199.7K.
Nigerians are the largest group by a wide margin
46% of all immigrants were born in Nigeria, while the next group accounts for just 33%.
The immigrant population has grown 29% since 2020
The number of foreigners living in Niger rose from 333.5K to 430.4K in four years.
More immigrants come from a single country than in 1990
The largest group's share rose from 36% to 46%, and today that group is people born in Nigeria.
Immigrant population in Niger over time
Foreigners living in Niger, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 105305 |
| 1995 | 136035 |
| 2000 | 112419 |
| 2005 | 114496 |
| 2010 | 116311 |
| 2015 | 241320 |
| 2020 | 333463 |
| 2024 | 430401 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in Niger, by year
| Year | Nigerians | Malians | Burkinabé | Beninese | Togolese |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in Niger
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in Niger
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in Niger?
Around 430.4K immigrants live in Niger — the world's #85 largest immigrant population.
What percentage 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.
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 immigrants.
How many Nigerians live in Niger?
Around 199.7K Nigerians live in Niger — about 46% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in Niger growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in Niger has grown from 241.3K to 430.4K, about 78%.
Where does the data on immigrants in Niger come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in Niger. Their children born in Niger are not included.
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