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Niamey overview
Niamey (orange) and the other large cities of Niger
Niamey lies in Niger at 13.51°N, 2.11°E, about 206 m above sea level. The local time zone is Africa/Niamey (UTC+1); GeoNames classifies it as a national capital.
It is the biggest urban centre of Niger: the next largest cities are Maradi (361,702), Zinder (318,874), Tahoua (159,468). Together, the three largest cities hold 6.9% of the national population.
The nearest large city is Youri Kourtéré, about 25 km away, followed by Kollo (34 km).
Niger as a whole has a live population of 29,076,978 (+3.1% a year) and ranks #54 of 238 countries — see the Niger population page for the full statistics and the Niger atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Niamey
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Youri Kourtéré Tillabéri Region | 25 km | 31,598 |
| Kollo Tillabéri Region | 34 km | 19,957 |
| Baléyara Tillabéri Region | 96 km | 21,740 |
| Tillabéri Tillabéri Region | 105 km | 30,822 |
| Dosso Dosso Region | 128 km | 79,406 |
| Méhana Tillabéri Region | 144 km | 40,593 |
| Téra Tillabéri Region | 156 km | 39,410 |
| Ayorou Tillabéri Region | 187 km | 26,290 |
Largest cities in Niger
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Niamey?
Niamey has about 1,323,691 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Niamey the capital of Niger?
Yes — Niamey is the national capital of Niger.
How big is Niamey compared with the rest of Niger?
Its 1,323,691 residents are 4.6% of the 29,076,978 people living in Niger today. It is the largest city in the country.
Where is Niamey?
In Niger, at latitude 13.51 and longitude 2.11, 206 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Youri Kourtéré (25 km), Kollo (34 km), Baléyara (96 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Niamey Population 2026 — Niger. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/niger/niamey/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/niger/niamey/">Niamey Population 2026 — Niger</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
City populations are GeoNames figures (CC BY 4.0): the latest official census or estimate for the city proper — the municipality, not the wider metropolitan area — so they can differ from "metro area" numbers you see elsewhere. Country populations are live Glostats estimates from the UN World Population Prospects. Distances are great-circle distances between city centres. Page generated 2026-10-20. More about our data.