Niger
Capital: Niamey
Population
Estimated at 27.9 million (2025)
Area
Approximately 1.27 million km²
Bordering Countries
7
Overview
Landlocked country in West Africa, bordered by Algeria, Libya, Chad, Nigeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, and Mali
Niger is the largest country in West Africa by land area, largely desert, and heavily dependent on subsistence agriculture and uranium mining. It faces extreme poverty and food insecurity but has opportunities in oil and solar energy.
Bordering Countries: Algeria, Libya, Chad, Nigeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Mali
Economic Profile
Primary Exports
Uranium, oil, agricultural products
Key Industries
Agriculture (subsistence), oil production, livestock, mining
Main Trade Partners
Nigeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, and regional neighbors
Economic Challenges
Poverty, rapid population growth, limited infrastructure, food insecurity
Trade & Transit Infrastructure
Main Transit Corridors
Relies on corridors through Benin, Nigeria, and Togo for coastal port access
Port Access
Via Benin, Nigeria, Togo ports
Transport Infrastructure Quality
Limited road and rail networks; ongoing efforts to improve transport corridors
Trade & Transit Challenges
Infrastructure deficits, security concerns, high transport costs
Key Statistics & Indicators
National Trade & Development Strategies
Addressing climate shocks, improving food security, transport corridor upgrades
Ongoing and Planned Projects
Oil sector expansion, food security programs, transport corridor upgrades, banking sector reforms