NE

Republic of Niger

Niger

Niger is a country in Africa that is home to 25,131,000 people. It is also home to 20 living indigenous languages. In addition, 5 living non-indigenous languages are established within the country. One of these, French, is the official language of the country. In formal education, 4 indigenous languages are used as languages of instruction.

  • Geography

    Clickable world globe showing country outlines
  • Demographics

    25,131,000

    people

    20

    living languages

    35%
    literate
  • Language Vitality Count

    1. 2
    2. 16
    3. 2
    4. 0

Niger has adopted the following international conventions which speak to indigenous language rights.