Niger is a country in Western Africa, Africa. In 2025 it has about 27.9 million people (UN estimate), the 54th most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1960Population: 54th
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Region
Western Africa, Africa
Population
about 27.9 million (54th)
Area
1,267,000 km² (20th)
UN member since
September 20, 1960
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Niger in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 27.9 million, the 54th most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/4 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 1,267,000 km², the 20th largest of the 193. That is about 3.4 times Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 22.
Joining the United Nations
Niger joined the United Nations on September 20, 1960.
That was 4 years after Japan joined in 1956.
13 other countries joined on the same day.
Think about it
Q1Compare Niger’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
Q2Find Niger on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Niger, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 16 UN member states in Western Africa. The one with the most people is Nigeria.