La République du Niger (The Republic of the Niger)
Demographics (United Nations) |
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Population |
24,075,000 |
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Area |
1,300,000 sq. km (500,000 sq. mi) |
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Population density |
19/sq. km (48/sq. mi) |
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Growth rate p.a. |
3.89% (per 1,000: births 46, deaths 8) |
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Under 15 years |
50% |
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Urban dwellers |
17% (4.72% p.a.) |
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Largest cities |
Niamey 1,292,000; Zinder 489,000 |
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Languages & peoples (World Christian Database) |
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Mother tongues |
48% Hausa, 17% Zarma, 8% Fulah, 7% Tamashek… |