Niger is a large country located in West Africa, with an area of 1,267,000 km2. In 2016, its
population was estimated at 20.67 million inhabitants, 87.1% of which are young people under 35 and
52.1% of which are women. 80% of the population lives in rural areas.
The Niger economy, which recorded a 6% growth rate in 2016, is dominated by the primary sector which
contributes to 42.9% of GDP.
At the crossroads of sub-Saharan Africa and North Africa, Niger is a multicultural country. Niger
is part of ECOWAS and is also a member of the West African Economic Monetary Union (WAEMU)
Rich in natural mine resources (gold, coal, oil, uranium…) and with a young population, open to the
world and ambitious, Niger intends to build a new vision driven by policies founded on a clear
intent to reduce poverty and inequality through transformation on all levels.