Niger
Niamey
#1 Top 5 cities
Niamey is effectively the only major center for international organizations, administration, and basic foreigner-oriented services.
Country overview
Population
1Β 323Β 691
Year-round temperatures
Day: 32°C aΕΎ 41°C
Night: 18°C aΕΎ 28°C
Climate
Very hot dry Sahel climate with a short rainy season.
Distance to the sea
900 km
Social atmosphere
4/10
Costs
Housing cost
6/10
Food cost
7/10
Business friendliness
3/10
Safety
2/10
Niamey: Terrorism, kidnapping, violent crime, political instability, and very limited consular support make long-term foreign residence extremely high risk.
Natural disaster resilience
3/10
Niamey: Extreme heat, drought, Niger River flooding, intense seasonal rain, dust storms, and water stress create major recurring hazards.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
4/10
Internet speed
3/10
Internet stability
3/10
Electricity stability
3/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- π«π·French
- π±π§Lebanese
- πΊπΈAmericans
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Quality services
- +Airport access
- +International environment
Cons
- βSmaller expat scene
- βFewer work opportunities
- βLess dynamic environment