Niger · Africa
How many people die in Niger every day?
In Niger, about 575 people die every day, roughly one death every 3 minutes. That is about 210,000 deaths a year, 0.3% of everyone who dies worldwide and the 45th highest total of 194 countries. Life expectancy is 62 years and the leading cause of death is malaria. See every death on earth as it happens on the live death counter.
Deaths per day
575
Deaths per year
210,000
Life expectancy
62 years
Population
27,202,843
Death rate
7.7 per 1,000
Top cause of death
Malaria
Compared to the World Average
Life expectancy
Niger
62
World avg
72.8
-10.8 yrs
Death rate (per 1,000)
Niger
7.7
World avg
7.7
Deaths in Niger by time period
| Per hour | 24 |
| Per day | 575 |
| Per week | 4,027 |
| Per month | 17,500 |
| Per year | 210,000 |
What people die of in Niger
According to the World Health Organization’s Global Health Estimates, the single biggest cause of death in Niger in 2023 was pneumonia and other lower respiratory infections, which accounted for 12.4% of all deaths, about 79 a day. It was followed by malaria and diarrhoeal diseases.
Deaths from heart disease (ischaemic) have more than doubled since 2000, from about 2,736 to 7,130 a year. Deaths from diarrhoeal diseases have fallen by 45% since 2000, from about 34,291 to 18,917 a year.
| # | Cause | Deaths (2023) | Per day | Share | Since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pneumonia and other lower respiratory infections | 28,837 | 79 | 12.4% | +27% |
| 2 | Malaria | 28,482 | 78 | 12.2% | +43% |
| 3 | Diarrhoeal diseases | 18,917 | 52 | 8.1% | -45% |
| 4 | Stroke | 11,745 | 32 | 5% | +119% |
| 5 | Birth asphyxia and birth trauma | 9,099 | 25 | 3.9% | +40% |
| 6 | Neonatal sepsis and infections | 8,611 | 24 | 3.7% | +30% |
| 7 | Preterm birth complications | 8,318 | 23 | 3.6% | +77% |
| 8 | Meningitis | 7,883 | 22 | 3.4% | +11% |
| 9 | Road injuries | 7,307 | 20 | 3.1% | +92% |
| 10 | Heart disease (ischaemic) | 7,130 | 20 | 3.1% | +161% |
Deaths in Niger since 2000
WHO estimates that about 233,086 people died in Niger in 2023, 19% more than in 2000. Totals rise as populations grow and age, even when health improves. WHO’s modelled estimates can differ from the headline figures above, which come from a different source.
| 2000 | 196,371 deaths |
| 2010 | 185,120 deaths |
| 2019 | 219,992 deaths |
| 2023 | 233,086 deaths |
Life expectancy in Niger since 1950
A baby born in Niger in 1950 could expect to live about 35.9 years. By 2023 that had risen to 61.2, a gain of 25.3 years. See how this compares worldwide on our life expectancy by country page.
| 1950 | 35.9 years |
| 1980 | 39.3 years |
| 2000 | 49.2 years |
| 2010 | 57.1 years |
| 2019 | 60 years |
| 2023 | 61.2 years |
Niger compared with similar countries in Africa
Among the 50 countries in Africa on this site, Niger ranks 25th for life expectancy. Here is how it compares with the countries closest to it in population.
| Country | Deaths per day | Life expectancy | Top cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niger | 575 | 62 | Malaria |
| Cameroon | 575 | 60.3 | Malaria |
| Côte d'Ivoire | 575 | 58.7 | Malaria |
| Madagascar | 521 | 64.5 | Lower respiratory infections |
| Mali | 521 | 58.9 | Malaria |
| Burkina Faso | 438 | 59.3 | Malaria |
Sources: WHO Global Health Estimates 2023 (deaths by cause and totals); UN World Population Prospects via Our World in Data (life expectancy). Figures are modelled estimates and are rounded.
Frequently asked questions
How many people die in Niger every day?
In Niger, about 575 people die every day, or roughly one death every 3 minutes. That adds up to about 210,000 deaths a year, 0.3% of all deaths worldwide.
What is the leading cause of death in Niger?
Malaria is the leading cause of death in Niger. It is one of the leading preventable causes of death worldwide, and most deaths from it could be avoided with prevention and treatment. Counting single causes, WHO's estimates put pneumonia and other lower respiratory infections first in 2023, with 12.4% of deaths.
What is the life expectancy in Niger?
Life expectancy at birth in Niger is 62 years, 10.8 years below the world average of 72.8. That ranks 169th of 194 countries.
Is the death rate in Niger high?
Niger records about 7.7 deaths per 1,000 people each year, level with the world average of 7.7. Crude death rates are higher in countries with older populations, so a high rate does not always mean poor health care.