Government of Niger
27 officials listed, each linked to its source.
Niger, officially the Republic of Niger, has its capital at Niamey and a population of 27,917,831 (World Bank, 2025). The CIA World Factbook describes its system of government as a formerly, semi-presidential republic. Président de la République, Chef de l'État, Président du Conseil National pour la Sauvegarde de la Patrie Abdourahamane Tiani is head of state; Premier Ministre Lamine Zeine Ali Mahaman is head of government. The legislature is the Advisory Council for the Refoundation (Conseil Consultatif de la Refondation), a unicameral body with 194 seats, whose members are appointed rather than elected. The most recent national election, per IFES ElectionGuide, was held on 19 Feb 2021. The source lists the next national election as expected in 2030. Elections are run by the Commission Électorale Nationale Indépendante (CENI) - current status unverified. The directory below lists 7 cabinet and ministerial posts with their current holders and sources.
Advisory Council for the Refoundation (Conseil Consultatif de la Refondation)
Unicameral. Source: Agence Nigérienne de Presse (ANP)
Members are appointed, not elected. The council is an appointed advisory body, not a parliament. It was created by ordinance of 18 April 2025 under the charter adopted by the national conference on 26 March 2025. Its 194 members were installed on 28 June 2025, named by decree of the head of state from the country's eight regions and from customary, religious, academic and civil-society bodies. They hold no mandate, can be revoked, and the council has no legislative power: it advises the military authorities and represents Niger in inter-parliamentary bodies. The National Assembly elected in 2021 was dissolved after the July 2023 coup. The nomination decree names the members and state media published the list, but seats change by revocation and no consolidated roll of current members is kept, so no member pages are built for Niger.
Status checked 19 Oct 2026
| Chamber | Seats | Date appointed |
|---|---|---|
| Advisory Council for the Refoundation (Conseil Consultatif de la Refondation) | 194 (all appointed) | 28 Jun 2025 |
Seats by party
The Advisory Council for the Refoundation is an appointed advisory body, not an elected assembly, and it holds no party composition; its 194 members were installed on 28 June 2025 and no consolidated roll of current members is kept. Checked on 19 October 2026.
Cabinet
Sources: Gouvernement de la République du Niger (retrieved 23 Oct 2026).
Other cabinet members
| Portfolio | Holder | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| Prime Minister (Premier ministre) | Lamine Zeine Ali Mahaman | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation (Ministre des Transports et de l'Aviation Civile) | Colonel-Major Abdourahamane Amadou | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Minister of Equipment and Infrastructure (Ministre de l'Équipement et des Infrastructures) | Colonel-Major Salissou Mahaman Salissou | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Minister of Mines (Ministre des Mines) | Commissaire-Colonel Ousmane Abarchi | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Minister of Environment, Hydraulics and Sanitation (Ministre de l'Environnement, de l'Hydraulique et de l'Assainissement) | Colonel Maizama Abdoulaye | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Minister, Director of Cabinet of the President, Government Spokesperson (Ministre, Directeur de Cabinet du Président de la République, Porte-parole du Gouvernement) | Dr Soumana Boubacar | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Minister of Refoundation, Culture and Promotion of Social Values (Ministre de la Refondation, de la Culture et de la Promotion des Valeurs Sociales) | Abdourahamane Oumarou | 15 Sept 2026 |
| Minister of Agriculture and Livestock (Ministre de l'Agriculture et de l'Élevage) | Colonel Bilaly El Hadji Gambobo | 15 Sept 2026 |
| Minister of Tourism and Crafts (Ministre du Tourisme et de l'Artisanat) | Soufiane Aghaichata Guichene | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Minister of Petroleum (Ministre du Pétrole) | Hamadou Tinni | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Minister of Energy (Ministre de l'Énergie) | Lieutenant-colonel Seyni Alzouma | 15 Sept 2026 |
| Minister of Civil Service, Labour and Employment (Ministre de la Fonction Publique, du Travail et de l'Emploi) | Aissatou Abdoulaye Tondi | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Minister of Youth and Sports (Ministre de la Jeunesse et des Sports) | Sidi Mohamed Almahmoud | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Minister of Urban Planning and Housing (Ministre de l'Urbanisme et de l'Habitat) | Colonel Abdoulkadri Amadou Daouda | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Minister of Population, Social Action and National Solidarity (Ministre de la Population, de l'Action Sociale et de la Solidarité Nationale) | Pr Sidikou Ramatou Djermakoye Seyni | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Minister of Communication and New Information Technologies (Ministre de la Communication et des Nouvelles Technologies de l'Information) | Hamani Kargné | 15 Sept 2026 |
| Minister of Commerce and Industry (Ministre du Commerce et de l'Industrie) | Abdoulaye Seydou | 26 Jan 2026 |
Sources: Government of Niger official portal (gouv.ne) (retrieved 11 Oct 2026).
List as of 11 Oct 2026.
Niger election dates 2026, 2027 and 2028
Next national election: Due by 2030, presidential election.
| Date | Election | Status | Turnout | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Due by 2030 | Presidential election | Due | - | - |
Sources: IFES ElectionGuide (retrieved 9 Oct 2026).
Economy at a glance
Full economy page- GDP
- US$22bn
- 2025
- GDP growth
- 7.0%
- 2025
- Remittances received
- US$650m
- 2024
- Foreign direct investment
- US$257m
- 2025
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Population of Niger
Niger had 29.1 million people in 2025, 18th largest of 53 in Africa. The IMF projects 34.8 million by 2030. African countries by population.
Population (2025)
29.1
18th largest of 53 in Africa
Population growth since 2015 (2025)
45.6 %
1st fastest-growing of 52 in Africa
Projected population 2030 (2030)
34.8
17th highest of 52 in Africa
People per sq km (2025)
23
42nd most crowded of 53 in Africa
Source: International Monetary Fund, World Economic Outlook database, October 2026 (DataMapper indicators NGDPDPC, NGDPD and LP), October 2026. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | Niger |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 20.0 |
| 2016 | 20.8 |
| 2017 | 21.6 |
| 2018 | 22.4 |
| 2019 | 23.3 |
| 2020 | 24.2 |
| 2021 | 25.1 |
| 2022 | 26.1 |
| 2023 | 27.1 |
| 2024 | 28.1 |
| 2025 | 29.1 |
| 2026 | 30.2 (partial) |
| 2027 | 31.3 (partial) |
| 2028 | 32.5 (partial) |
| 2029 | 33.6 (partial) |
| 2030 | 34.9 (partial) |
Source: International Monetary Fund, World Economic Outlook database, October 2026 (DataMapper indicators NGDPDPC, NGDPD and LP), October 2026. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Inflation and unemployment in Niger
Prices in Niger rose -4.5% in 2025, 52nd highest of 52 in Africa. The ILO estimates unemployment at 0.4% (2025) and 0.5% among people aged 15 to 24. Niger's own survey put it at 0.4% in 2022. Inflation in Africa · Unemployment in Africa · Niger's economy.
Inflation (2025)
-4.4 %
1st lowest of 52 in Africa
Unemployment (2025)
0.4 %
1st lowest of 53 in Africa
Youth unemployment (2025)
0.5 %
1st lowest of 53 in Africa
Unemployment, national survey (2022)
0.4 %
National survey
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | Niger |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 0.8 |
| 2011 | 2.9 |
| 2012 | 0.5 |
| 2013 | 2.3 |
| 2014 | -0.9 |
| 2015 | -0.6 |
| 2016 | 1.7 |
| 2017 | 2.8 |
| 2018 | 3.0 |
| 2019 | -2.5 |
| 2020 | 2.9 |
| 2021 | 3.8 |
| 2022 | 4.2 |
| 2023 | 3.7 |
| 2024 | 9.1 |
| 2025 | -4.4 |
| 2026 | Not published |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | ILO modelled estimate | National survey |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 0.7 | Not published |
| 2011 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| 2012 | 2.2 | 2.2 |
| 2013 | 1.4 | Not published |
| 2014 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| 2015 | 0.6 | Not published |
| 2016 | 0.6 | Not published |
| 2017 | 0.6 | 7.8 |
| 2018 | 0.5 | Not published |
| 2019 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| 2020 | 0.6 | Not published |
| 2021 | 0.8 | Not published |
| 2022 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| 2023 | 0.4 | Not published |
| 2024 | 0.4 | Not published |
| 2025 | 0.4 | Not published |
| 2026 | Not published | Not published |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Life expectancy and infant mortality in Niger
A child born in Niger can expect to live 61.4 years (2024). 111 of every 1,000 children die before age five. Life expectancy in Africa, all countries ranked.
Life expectancy (2024)
61.4
44th longest of 54 in Africa
Child deaths under five (2024)
111
53rd lowest of 54 in Africa
Health spending per person (2023)
26
50th highest of 54 in Africa
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | Niger | Middle African country |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 58.7 | 61.8 |
| 2015 | 58.9 | 62.3 |
| 2016 | 59.2 | 62.8 |
| 2017 | 59.5 | 63.1 |
| 2018 | 59.8 | 63.2 |
| 2019 | 60.0 | 63.3 |
| 2020 | 59.9 | 63.7 |
| 2021 | 59.5 | 62.5 |
| 2022 | 60.4 | 64.6 |
| 2023 | 61.2 | 65.6 |
| 2024 | 61.4 | 65.8 |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | Niger |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 127 |
| 2015 | 125 |
| 2016 | 124 |
| 2017 | 123 |
| 2018 | 122 |
| 2019 | 121 |
| 2020 | 120 |
| 2021 | 118 |
| 2022 | 116 |
| 2023 | 114 |
| 2024 | 111 |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Literacy rate in Niger
35.6% of adults in Niger can read and write (2022, World Bank). Literacy rate in Africa by country · Universities and exam bodies in Niger.
Adult literacy (2022)
35.6 %
50th highest of 52 in Africa
Youth literacy (2022)
53.9 %
49th highest of 53 in Africa
Education spending, % of GDP (2023)
4.1 %
20th highest of 52 in Africa
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Human development and internet access in Niger
Niger's Human Development Index was 0.419 in 2023, 188th of 193 countries in the world (low human development). Human Development Index in Africa · Tech and internet in Africa · Learn digital skills with SR Academy.
Human Development Index (2023)
0.42
51st highest of 54 in Africa
Internet users (2024)
15.6 %
48th highest of 54 in Africa
Mobile subscriptions (2024)
61
45th highest of 54 in Africa
Access to electricity (2024)
21.3 %
49th highest of 54 in Africa
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | Niger | Middle African country |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.27 | 0.44 |
| 2001 | 0.27 | 0.45 |
| 2002 | 0.28 | 0.45 |
| 2003 | 0.28 | 0.46 |
| 2004 | 0.29 | 0.46 |
| 2005 | 0.30 | 0.47 |
| 2006 | 0.31 | 0.47 |
| 2007 | 0.31 | 0.48 |
| 2008 | 0.32 | 0.49 |
| 2009 | 0.33 | 0.50 |
| 2010 | 0.34 | 0.50 |
| 2011 | 0.35 | 0.51 |
| 2012 | 0.36 | 0.52 |
| 2013 | 0.36 | 0.52 |
| 2014 | 0.37 | 0.52 |
| 2015 | 0.37 | 0.53 |
| 2016 | 0.38 | 0.53 |
| 2017 | 0.38 | 0.54 |
| 2018 | 0.39 | 0.54 |
| 2019 | 0.40 | 0.55 |
| 2020 | 0.40 | 0.55 |
| 2021 | 0.41 | 0.56 |
| 2022 | 0.41 | 0.57 |
| 2023 | 0.42 | 0.57 |
Source: UNDP, Human Development Report, composite indices time series. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Is Niger safe?
The US State Department rates Niger at level 4 of 4: do not travel. The homicide rate is 4.4 per 100,000 people (2012). Safest countries in Africa.
US travel advisory level (2026)
4
48th safest by advisory of 54 in Africa
Homicide rate (2012)
4.4
19th lowest of 37 in Africa
Conflict deaths (2024)
952
8th highest of 30 in Africa
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Coups, democracy and stability in Niger
Niger has had 5 successful coups, the latest on 25 July 2023, and 6 failed attempts or plots. Coups in Africa: every country.
- 25 July 2023: Coup (succeeded)
- 31 March 2021: Failed coup attempt
- 17 December 2015: Coup plot
- 18 February 2010: Coup (succeeded)
- 9 April 1999: Coup (succeeded)
- 2 January 1998: Coup plot
- 27 January 1996: Coup (succeeded)
- 5 October 1983: Failed coup attempt
Voice and accountability (2025)
37
34th highest of 54 in Africa
Political stability (2025)
35
46th highest of 54 in Africa
Control of corruption (2025)
33
26th highest of 54 in Africa
Source: World Bank, Worldwide Governance Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Niger's debt
Government debt was 45.5% of GDP in 2025 (IMF). The largest foreign creditor is World Bank-IDA, owed 53.7% of public debt abroad (2024). Niger's debt and creditors in full · Debt in Africa.
Where Niger ranks in Africa
Its place among the 54 African countries on each of our Africa rankings. Each tile opens the full ranking with its source.
- GDP per person47th of 53$730, 2025Richest countries in Africa
- Size of the economy28th of 53$21.3 billion, 2025Largest economies in Africa
- Population18th of 5329.1 million, 2025African countries by population
- Area6th of 541,267,000 sq kmLargest countries in Africa
- Life expectancy44th of 5461.4 years, 2024Life expectancy in Africa
- US travel advisory45th of 54Level 4, do not travelSafest countries in Africa
- President's time in office36th longest of 51Abdourahamane Tiani, 3 yearsLongest serving presidents
- President's age19th youngest of 5165 years oldYoungest presidents in Africa
Cite this
PollsAfrica (2026). Government of Niger. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/niger