Niger

Niger has been governed by a military junta since a 2023 coup. It is located in Western Africa. Islam is the predominant religion. Its capital is Niamey. About 27.9 million people live there (2025).

Capital

Niamey

Population

27,917,831 (2025)

Region

Africa (Western Africa)

Area

1,267,000 km²

Demonym

Nigerien

Languages

French

Form of Government

Military junta since a 2023 coup; previously a semi-presidential republic

Religion

Islam (95.5%)
Folk/Indigenous religions (4.1%)
Christianity (0.3%)

Currency

West African CFA franc (XOF)

GDP

$21.6B (2025)