Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
1.3M
Population
239,300,000 km2
Area
37 Mbps
Internet
207m
Elevation
UTC+01:00
Timezone
OVERVIEW
Niamey is a capital city in Niger with a population of 1.3M. Internet speeds average 37 Mbps download. The city has 3,525 mapped points of interest.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Niger
Region
Western Africa
Population
1.3M
Timezone
UTC+01:00
Elevation
207 m
Language
French
Status
Capital City
GPS
13.51, 2.11
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
Internet at 37 Mbps — plan for offline work or find coworking spaces
A major city with a population of 1,323,691
INFRASTRUCTURE
3,525 total POIs
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
122
Cafes
21
Bars
29
Fast Food
26
Shopping
Supermarkets
51
Convenience
58
Shopping Malls
42
Healthcare
Hospitals
37
Clinics
86
Pharmacies
125
Education
Schools
924
Universities
122
Libraries
17
Recreation
Parks
39
Playgrounds
1
Sports
486
Cinemas
3
Museums
2
Theatres
8
Transport
Bus Stops
35
Train Stations
1
Fuel Stations
359
Services
Banks
102
ATMs
19
Post Offices
13
Police
31
Fire Stations
6
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
37 Mbps
Download
12 Mbps
Upload
66ms
Latency
5,006
Tests
1,018
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
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Best time to visit: Jan - Feb
27°
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27°
F
28°
M
30°
A
31°
M
32°
J
33°
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32°
A
31°
S
30°
O
28°
N
27°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
EXTERNAL LINKS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Niamey known for?
Niamey is a city in Niger. It offers a range of cultural, historical, and natural attractions.
How fast is the internet in Niamey?
Niamey has an average download speed of 37 Mbps and upload speed of 12 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the population of Niamey?
The population of Niamey is approximately 1.3M.
What infrastructure does Niamey have?
Niamey has 3,525 mapped points of interest, including 122 restaurants, 37 hospitals, 924 schools.
What country is Niamey in?
Niamey is located in Niger.
