Live Data
Capital
Niamey
Population
27.2 million (2024 est.)
Area
1,267,000 km²
Languages
French, Hausa, Zarma, Tamasheq, Fulfulde
Currency
West African CFA Franc (XOF)
Timezone
West Africa Time (UTC+1)
Regions
Niamey and Niger River Valley
Niamey and Niger River Valley anchors one of Niger's major geographic and cultural zones, connecting local communities, transport corridors, markets, and heritage sites. Use the Pulse map alongside official sources to understand how this region fits into the wider continental picture. Niamey is the national reference point for government, services, and onward travel.
Dosso and Tillaberi
Dosso and Tillaberi anchors one of Niger's major geographic and cultural zones, connecting local communities, transport corridors, markets, and heritage sites. Use the Pulse map alongside official sources to understand how this region fits into the wider continental picture.
Maradi-Zinder Agricultural Belt
Maradi-Zinder Agricultural Belt anchors one of Niger's major geographic and cultural zones, connecting local communities, transport corridors, markets, and heritage sites. Use the Pulse map alongside official sources to understand how this region fits into the wider continental picture.
Agadez and Sahara North
Agadez and Sahara North anchors one of Niger's major geographic and cultural zones, connecting local communities, transport corridors, markets, and heritage sites. Use the Pulse map alongside official sources to understand how this region fits into the wider continental picture.
🏗️Infrastructure
Niger's infrastructure is shaped by its geography, main trade corridors, ports, airports, border crossings, and energy systems. The Pulse map can help orient major cities and transport relationships, but official transport and utility sources should be checked for current operations.
🏥Healthcare
Urban healthcare access is strongest in the capital and major regional centers, while rural care can be limited. Visitors should carry comprehensive travel health insurance, confirm routine vaccinations, and consult the WHO country health profiles and WHO Regional Office for Africa resource before departure.
🚌Transportation
International access centers on Niamey and other major gateways, with onward travel by road, air, rail, river, or ferry depending on region. Confirm schedules directly with operators and avoid assuming rural route reliability.