What was Niger's Surface area (sq. km) in 2023?

In 2023, Niger's Surface area (sq. km) was 1.27 million, according to World Bank Open Data.

Is Niger's Surface area (sq. km) rising or falling?

Niger's Surface area (sq. km) rose 0.0% from 2022 to 2023.

How does Niger rank globally on Surface area (sq. km)?

In 2023, Niger ranked #21 out of 215 countries reporting Surface area (sq. km).

How does Niger's Surface area (sq. km) compare to the world average?

The global average for Surface area (sq. km) in 2023 was 653,670.96, so Niger is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #4 of 48.

Niger: Surface area (sq. km)

Name: Niger: Surface area (sq. km)
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In 2023, Niger's Surface area (sq. km) was 1.27 million.

That's up 0.0% from 2022, the highest value since 2022.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 653,670.96 . Niger ranks #21 globally out of 215 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #4 of 48.

Source: World Bank Open Data (AG.SRF.TOTL.K2) • Data as of 2023

Trend (2004–2023)

Highlights

Peak: 1.27M; 2004
Trough: 1.27M; 2004
1-year change: +0.0%
5-year change: +0.0%; +0.0% / yr
10-year change: +0.0%; +0.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Surface area (sq. km)
2023	1.267M
2022	1.267M
2021	1.267M
2020	1.267M
2019	1.267M
2018	1.267M
2017	1.267M
2016	1.267M
2015	1.267M
2014	1.267M

About Surface area (sq. km)

Surface area is a country's total area, including areas under inland bodies of water and some coastal waterways.

Indicator code: AG.SRF.TOTL.K2 • Category: Agriculture

Frequently asked questions

What was Niger's Surface area (sq. km) in 2023?: In 2023, Niger's Surface area (sq. km) was 1.27 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Niger's Surface area (sq. km) rising or falling?: Niger's Surface area (sq. km) rose 0.0% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Niger rank globally on Surface area (sq. km)?: In 2023, Niger ranked #21 out of 215 countries reporting Surface area (sq. km).
How does Niger's Surface area (sq. km) compare to the world average?: The global average for Surface area (sq. km) in 2023 was 653,670.96, so Niger is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #4 of 48.
What is Surface area (sq. km) and how is it measured?: Surface area is a country's total area, including areas under inland bodies of water and some coastal waterways.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (AG.SRF.TOTL.K2), CC BY 4.0.