Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Nigeria  | Niger  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Federal Republic of Nigeria | Republic of Niger |
Continent  | Africa | Africa |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Landlocked |
Capital City  | Abuja | Niamey |
Latitude  | 10° 0′ 0″ N | 16° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 8° 0′ 0″ E | 8° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Nigeria is 923,769 sq km, and the total area of Niger is 1,267,000 sq km. Nigeria is smaller than Niger by 343,231 sq km. Nigeria is around 1.37 times smaller than Niger.
Indicators | Nigeria | Niger |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 923,769 Sq km | 1,267,000 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 343,231 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 356,669 Sq Mile | 489,000 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 132,331 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 1.4 % | 0.02 % |
Indicators | Nigeria | Niger |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Lagos | Niamey |
Demonyms  | Nigerian | Nigerien |
Official Languages  | English | French |
Government Status  | Federal presidential republic | Unitary republic under a military junta |
Major Religion  | Islam | Islam |
Major Religion Percentage  | 53.5 % | 99.3 % |
The people of Nigeria are called Nigerian, and the people of Niger are called Nigerien.
Indicators | Nigeria | Niger |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Nigerian naira | West African CFA franc |
Currency Symbol  | NGN | XOF |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +234 | +227 |
Internet TLD  | .ng | .ne |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | NG | NE |
Indicators | Nigeria | Niger |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Arise, O Compatriots | La Nigérienne |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | Nigeria, We Hail Thee | The Honour of the Fatherland |
National Animal  | Eagle | Dama Gazelle |
National Bird  | Black Crowned Crane | Yellow-billed Stork |
National Flower  | Costus Spectabilis | Costus Spectabilis |
National Sport  | Football | Football |
National Colors  | Green and white | Orange, white and green |
Indicators | Nigeria | Niger |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Monday, 7th April, 2025 | Monday, 7th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 05:53 AM | 05:53 AM |
Timezones  | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in Nigeria is [05:53 AM], [Monday, 7th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Niger is [05:53 AM], [Monday, 7th April, 2025].
So the current time and date in Nigeria and Niger are same.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Nigeria as of 2023 is estimated to be around 223,804,632, and the total population of Niger as of 2023 is estimated to be around 27,202,843.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Nigeria had 196,601,789 more people than Niger.
The annual Population Growth in Nigeria is 2.51% and the annual population growth in Niger is 3.85%.
Indicators | Nigeria | Niger |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 28.9 % | 32.9 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 68.2 % | 64.7 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 2.89 % | 2.36 % |
Indicators | Nigeria | Niger |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Abuja | Niamey |
Current Time | 05:53 AM | 05:53 AM |
Current Weather  | Scattered Clouds  | Scattered Clouds |
Current Temperature  | 25.67 Degree Celsius | 29.16 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 1.86 km/hr, 209 Degree | 0.51 km/hr, 0 Degree |
Humidity  | 74 % | 16 % |
Indicators | Nigeria | Niger |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 5.14 (Births Per Woman) | 6.75 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 364.6 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 269.6 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 349.87 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 216.52 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 68.5 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 60.3 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Nigeria | Niger |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Neonatal conditions (118.8 people per 100K population) | Neonatal conditions (103.7 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Meningitis ( 21.7 people per 100K population) | Cirrhosis of the liver ( 17.7 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 17.2 (people per 100K population) | 24.9 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 3.49 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 5.26 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | Yet to Update | 0.06 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Nigeria, is [ Neonatal conditions ]. Around 118.8 people per 100,000 people in Nigeria, are dying of Neonatal conditions.
Similarly, around 103.7 people per 100,000 people in Niger, are dying of Neonatal conditions, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Nigeria, spent [ 4.08% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Niger, spent [ 5.81% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Nigeria | Niger |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 36.1 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 41.5 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 12.4% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 5.97% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 4.21 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 0.13 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 4% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 8% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Nigeria, are 2.08 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Niger.
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