Niger Fertility Rate
Total fertility rate SP.DYN.TFRT.IN
Niger's fertility rate was 5.79 in 2025, ranked 5th globally. This represents a 4.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Niger's fertility rate stood at 5.79 in 2025, a decline of +0.28 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 5.79 by 2025. Niger ranked 5th globally.
Niger’s fertility rate has declined from its all-time peak of 7.93 in 1985 to 5.79 in 2025, the most recent figure, reflecting a sustained but gradual demographic transition over four decades. Despite this downward trend, Niger retains one of the world’s highest fertility rates, ranking fifth globally and surpassing neighboring peer countries such as Mali, with a rate of 5.48, and Angola, at 4.97. In 1960, the rate stood at 7.53, indicating that while fertility has dropped by nearly two children per woman since then, progress has been uneven and relatively slow. The 2025 value marks the lowest point on record, suggesting continued, albeit moderate, shifts in reproductive behavior. This trajectory appears influenced by limited access to family planning, low levels of female education, and high child mortality, all of which remain persistent challenges. Should investments in health infrastructure, gender equity, and youth employment accelerate, Niger could experience a more pronounced fertility decline in the coming decades, aligning with broader regional demographic patterns.
Data & projection
| Year | Fertility Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 5.67 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 5.79 | - | - |
| 2025 | 5.79 | −0.28 | #5 |
| 2023 | 6.06 | −0.07 | #214 |
| 2022 | 6.14 | −0.07 | #214 |
| 2021 | 6.20 | −0.17 | #214 |
| 2020 | 6.37 | −0.17 | #215 |
| 2019 | 6.54 | −0.17 | #215 |
| 2018 | 6.71 | −0.17 | #216 |
| 2017 | 6.87 | −0.17 | #216 |
| 2016 | 7.04 | −0.17 | #216 |
| 2015 | 7.22 | −0.13 | #216 |
| 2014 | 7.34 | −0.10 | #216 |
| 2013 | 7.45 | −0.08 | #216 |
| 2012 | 7.53 | −0.06 | #216 |
| 2011 | 7.59 | −0.05 | #216 |
| 2010 | 7.64 | −0.04 | #216 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Niger matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw fertility rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Niger's fertility rate was 5.79 in 2025. Ranked 5th globally. This represents a 4.5% decrease from the previous year.
Niger's fertility rate peaked at 7.93 in 1985.
The lowest fertility rate in Niger was 5.79 in 2025.
Niger ranks 5th globally in fertility rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.TFRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Niger's fertility rate is projected to reach 5.79 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fertility rate of Niger in 2025 was 5.79. This ranks 5th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_niger_fertility-rate,
title = {Niger Fertility Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/niger/fertility-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}