Niger
Niger is in Africa, in the West Africa region. Its capital is Niamey. It has a population of about 27.9 million and an area of 1,267,000 km². Its flag has 3 colors, and the one that takes up the most space is red, at 38.7% of the total.
The flag of Niger as a pie chart
- Red 38.7%
- Light green 33.3%
- White 27.9%
- Design
- Horizontal stripes (3)
- Symbol
- Has a circle
Each slice shows how much of the flag each color covers. It's the same data as CakeFlag, our game where you guess countries from the colors of their flag.
Niger at a glance
- Capital
- Niamey
- Continent
- Africa
- Region
- West Africa
- Official languages
- French
- Currency
- West African CFA franc
- National day
- December 18
- Highest point
- Mont Idoukal-n-Taghès (about 2,020 meters)
- Anthem
- “L'Honneur de la Patrie”
- Area
- 1,267,000 km²22nd largest out of 208
- Population
- 27.9 million54th most populous out of 204 · 2025 data
- Population density
- 22 people/km²34th least densely populated out of 204 · 2025 data
- GDP
- US$ 21.6 billion70th lowest GDP out of 200 · 2025 data
- GDP per capita
- US$ 7759th lowest GDP per capita out of 200 · 2025 data
- Life expectancy
- 61.4 years11th lowest life expectancy out of 204 · 2024 data
More facts
- Became independent from France
- Joined the UN in 1960
- Landlocked
Neighboring countries
Niger borders 7 countries:
Algeria
Benin
Burkina Faso
Chad
Libya
Mali
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Data: World Bank, world-countries, Wikidata and CIA World Factbook. See all sources.