Updated Jan 18, 2026
KEY STATS
1.3M
Population
37 Mbps
Internet
NIM (9km)
Airport
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
Language
French
Status
Capital City
Airport
NIM
GPS
13.51, 2.11
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
Internet at 37 Mbps — plan for offline work or find coworking spaces
Travel
NIM airport just 9 km from the city center
Climate
Year-round average of 28C — near-ideal temperatures
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
2
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
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Jan - Apr
25°
J
26°
F
27°
M
28°
A
29°
M
30°
J
30°
J
30°
A
29°
S
28°
O
27°
N
26°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 27.7 C Range: 25.4 - 29.9 C Rain: 473 mm/year Sunshine: 3,627 h/year
CITY SCORES
88.8
Nomad Index
A
Livability
37.5
Culture
62.4
Overall
AIRPORT
NIM
Diori Hamani International Airport
9 km from center
Very close — ~14 min ride
FUN FACTS
Niamey (French pronunciation: [njamɛ]) is the capital and largest city of Niger.
Niamey lies on the Niger River, primarily situated on the river's left bank (east side).
The capital of Niger since the colonial era, Niamey is an ethnically diverse city and the country's main economic centre.
Before the French developed it as a colonial centre, Niamey was the site of villages inhabited by Fula, Zarma, Maouri, and Songhai people.
French expeditions first visited the location in the 1890s before Captain Henri Salaman established a military post in 1901.
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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 weather like in Niamey?
Niamey has an average year-round temperature of approximately 27.7 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Niamey?
Niamey is served by NIM (Diori Hamani International Airport), approximately 9 km from the city center.
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.
