Niger
Agadez
#2 Top 5 cities
Agadez has historical international significance, but for longer expat stays both practicality and the security profile are much weaker than in the capital.
Country overview
Population
149Â 549
Year-round temperatures
Day: 31°C až 40°C
Night: 16°C až 26°C
Climate
Extremely hot desert climate with very little rainfall.
Distance to the sea
1200 km
Social atmosphere
3/10
Costs
Housing cost
7/10
Food cost
7/10
Business friendliness
2/10
Safety
1/10
Agadez: Kidnapping, terrorism, armed robbery on regional roads, political instability, and minimal emergency support make foreign residence exceptionally dangerous.
Natural disaster resilience
2/10
Agadez: Extreme desert heat, drought, water scarcity, dust storms, and occasional destructive flash floods create severe environmental risk.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
2/10
Internet speed
2/10
Internet stability
2/10
Electricity stability
2/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- 🇫🇷French
- 🇺🇸Americans
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Pleasant atmosphere
- +Lower living costs
Cons
- −Smaller expat scene
- −Fewer work opportunities
- −Less dynamic environment