Niger: immigration

How many refugees are there in Niger?

Niger hosted 385,986 refugees and 50,004 asylum seekers at the end of 2025, according to UNHCR population statistics. Most refugees came from Nigeria (258,359) and Mali (126,060).

UNHCR also counted 459,585 internally displaced Nigeriens and 18,434 refugees who returned home during 2025. Figures are compiled from government and UNHCR registration and refer to the end of the calendar year. The National Institute of Statistics runs a national migration data platform with further indicators.

Official sources: UNHCR: Population statistics, country of asylum Niger, 2025 · UNHCR: Refugees in Niger by country of origin, 2025

How many people are displaced inside Niger?

459,585 people were internally displaced within Niger at the end of 2025, according to UNHCR population statistics. UNHCR also counted 85,591 refugees and 21,662 asylum seekers from Niger living in other countries.

Internally displaced people have fled their homes but stayed in the country. UNHCR's figures for displaced people come from government and humanitarian registration and refer to the end of the year.

Official sources: UNHCR: Population statistics, Niger as country of origin, 2025

What share of Niger's population are immigrants?

The UN Population Division puts the share of people born abroad in Niger at 1.7% in 2024. It was 1.3% in 2015. Sub-Saharan Africa median: 2.2%; Niger is 29th highest of 48. Worldwide: 136th of 193.

How many people move to Niger each year?

The UN Population Division puts net migration in Niger at -7,704 in 2025. The peak was 18,714 in 2012 and the low -15,778 in 2019. Sub-Saharan Africa median: -5,646; Niger is 28th highest of 48. World rank, highest first: 124th of 193.

How many refugees does Niger host?

In 2025, the number of refugees in the country in Niger was 385,986, according to UNHCR. No year since 2005 has been higher. It is 9th highest of 45 in Sub-Saharan Africa, where the median is 35,241. Of 169 countries with 2025 data, 24th highest.

How many refugees have fled Niger?

UNHCR puts the number of refugees from the country living abroad in Niger at 85,591 in 2025. It is the top of the series, which starts in 2005. Across Sub-Saharan Africa the middle value was 12,726, and Niger placed 14th highest of 48. World rank, highest first: 29th of 189.

How much are remittances to Niger?

In 2024, personal remittances received in Niger was 3.3% of GDP, according to the World Bank. The peak was 4.7% of GDP in 2022 and the low 1.3% of GDP in 2008. Across Sub-Saharan Africa the middle value was 2.5% of GDP, and Niger placed 15th highest of 36. World rank, highest first: 60th of 156.