| Year | Population | %± |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 3,240,000 | — |
| 1970 | 4,210,000 | +29.9% |
| 1980 | 5,578,000 | +32.5% |
| 1990 | 7,754,610 | +39.0% |
| 2000 | 10,492,569 | +35.3% |
| 2010 | 15,203,822 | +44.9% |
Source: Institut National de la Statistique - Niger
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