Net migration in Niger
Niger: Net migration was -7,704 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net migration in Niger, 1960–2025
Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
In 2025, net migration in Niger stood at -7,704.
That represents a change of down 90.6% on the previous year and down 145.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration in Niger peaked at 18,714 in 2012 and was at its lowest, -15,778, in 2019.
That places Niger 145th out of 215 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -2,487 | -3,641 | -2,245 | 10 |
| 1970s | -3,018 | -3,495 | -2,225 | 10 |
| 1980s | -5,219 | -9,209 | 613 | 10 |
| 1990s | -4,414 | -13,680 | 3,843 | 10 |
| 2000s | -9,332 | -10,069 | -8,522 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,053 | -15,778 | 18,714 | 10 |
| 2020s | -3,094 | -7,704 | 995 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Niger
More financial sector data for Niger
- Official exchange rate 581.93 LCU per US$, period average (2025)
- Net domestic credit 2.04 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Domestic credit to private sector by banks 9.5% (2025)
- Broad money 17.3% (2025)
- Net foreign assets 736.20 billion current LCU (2025)
- Monetary Sector credit to private sector 9.6% (2025)
- Domestic credit to private sector 9.6% (2025)
- Claims on central government, etc. 5.9% (2025)
- Claims on central government 4.4% (2025)
- Claims on private sector -1.2% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration in Niger?
- Net migration in Niger was -7,704 in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest net migration recorded in Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 18,714 in 2012.
- What is the lowest net migration recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was -15,778 in 2019.
- How does Niger rank for net migration?
- Niger ranks 145th out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net migration rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is down 145.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Niger data come from?
- The figures come from World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of Net migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, that is, the number of immigrants minus the number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens.