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Niger Population Pyramid 1972

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1972
Population: 4,904,845

Year

-5 -1   1972  +1 +5

Country

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z
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Summary

Niger in 1972

As of 1972, Niger counted 4,904,845 inhabitants. Over the previous ten years the population grew by 32.0%, up from 3,714,520 in 1962.

Half of the population was younger than 16.0 years; 47.9% were children under 15 and 1.6% were 65 or older. The broad-based, expansive shape of the pyramid points to high fertility and strong population growth.

Ranks #83 of 201 by population Ranks #184 of 201 by median age Ranks #59 of 201 by growth

Share of the population by age group, 1950–2100

Data source: United Nations World Population Prospects, 2024 revision (medium variant) — last updated July 2024.

Key indicators for Niger
Population
4,904,845
Median age
16.0
0-14 %
47.9%
65+ %
1.6%
Child dependency
94.7
Old-age dependency
3.3
Region
AFRICA
Pyramid shape
Expansive
Population 2050
52,513,876
Population 2100
90,819,274
What is driving the change
Births per woman
Total fertility rate, 1960–2023
12345678
1960Replacement level (2.1)2023 · 6.06

In 2023 women in Niger had on average 6.06 children, above the replacement level of 2.1.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

Life expectancy at birth
Years, 1960–2023
Total Women Men
3040506070
19602023 · 61.2

A child born there in 2023 could expect to live 61.2 years on average (62.1 years for girls, 60.3 for boys).

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
285582110
19502100
Migration to and from Niger
Where immigrants come from (2024)

430,401 immigrants live in Niger, 1.6% of the population.

Nigeria199,722
Mali140,431
Burkina Faso31,858
Benin29,525
Togo15,994
Where emigrants live (2024)

439,343 people born in Niger live in other countries.

Nigeria129,540
Côte d'Ivoire97,848
Benin82,865
Togo66,820
Mali14,974
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Immigration statistics Origin of migrant stocks map

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

How Niger compares with its neighbours
Country Population Median age Relative size
Niger 4,904,845 16.0
Senegal 4,741,631 17.9
Guinea 4,431,292 19.8
Burkina Faso 5,807,235 18.6
Côte d'Ivoire 5,909,716 17.7
Frequently asked questions about Niger's population
What was the population of Niger in 1972?
In 1972, Niger's population was 4,904,845.
Is Niger's population growing or shrinking?
Niger's population grew 32.0% over the previous ten years, and is projected to reach 52,513,876 by 2050.
What is the median age in Niger?
The median age in Niger is 16.0 years — half the population is younger, half older.
What share of Niger's population is over 65 or under 15?
In Niger, 47.9% of people are under 15 and 1.6% are 65 or older.
What shape is Niger's population pyramid, and what does it mean?
Niger has an expansive pyramid: a wide base of young cohorts reflecting high fertility and continued population growth.

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