Niger
Niger
Niger is one of the main countries of asylum in West Africa and is at the heart of a turbulent region where violent extremism has been on the rise due to the increasing presence of non-state regional-based armed groups and cross-border incursions.
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Key statistics
997,473
people were displaced or stateless (or returning from forced displacement) within the country at the end of 2024
507,438
people were identified as internally displaced in the country at the end of 2024
$138 million
are needed in 2025 to ensure that operations and programmes in Niger are sustained
Situated at the crossroads of multiple regional crises, Niger faces instability linked to instability in neighboring Burkina Faso, Libya, Nigeria (including Boko Haram activities), Mali, and Chad. Persistent violence and insecurity have triggered large-scale displacement into and within the country, particularly in the regions of Tillaberi, Tahoua, Diffa, and Maradi. These challenges are compounded by the growing impacts of climate change, including flooding and drought, which worsen rural poverty and strain public services.
Despite the fluid situation following the military takeover on 26 July 2023, UNHCR operations in Niger remain uninterrupted. The agency has activated a robust business continuity plan and continues to monitor developments closely with partners to safeguard essential services.
UNHCR uses a community-based and Nexus approach to provide holistic protection and solutions, with a focus on people with specific needs, especially women and children. Assistance includes life-saving interventions, support for urbanization and livelihoods, and efforts to foster peaceful coexistence between displaced and host communities.
Niger is also the first country to establish an Emergency Transit Mechanism (ETM) for refugees evacuated from Libya.
Strategy and results
This section provides key information related to the Global Appeal and Global Report.
Strategy
Latest multi-year strategy, outlining key priorities and a comprehensive overview of operational plans as part of the Global Appeal.
Indicators and targets
Indicators and targets enable operations to establish their benchmarks and targets for comparison with results.
Annual Results Report
Latest Annual Results Report highlighting key achievements from the year and published as part of the Global Report.
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Population and financial overview
Niger
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Populations
Population types
Population types
Note: The "Stateless" category does not include stateless people who are also in other categories, to avoid double counting. The total number of stateless, across all categories, is .
NB: 2025 figures are planning figures.
Source: UNHCR Refugee Data Finder for years until 2022, UNHCR planning figures (COMPASS) otherwise.
Population by country
Population by country
NB: 2025 figures are planning figures.
Source: UNHCR Refugee Data Finder for years until 2022, UNHCR planning figures (COMPASS) otherwise.
Population by origin
Population by origin
NB: 2025 figures are planning figures.
Source: UNHCR Refugee Data Finder for years until 2022, UNHCR planning figures (COMPASS) otherwise.
Financial
Budget and expenditure trend
Budget and expenditure trend
Source: 2025 budget was approved by ExCom in October 2024 while the 2024 budget figures include the latest supplementary appeals and are updated on a monthly basis.
Budget by pillar
Budget by pillar
Budget by objective
Budget by objective
Note: The table presents the budget for this operation broken down at the objective level. Resource allocation at the objective level is subject to change during the course of the year as the operational situation evolves and priorities shift. The current budget, reflected in the bottom line of this table, is updated on a monthly basis and is replaced by the final budget at year-end.
Expenditure by Outcome Area
Expenditure by Outcome Area
Budget by Impact Area
Budget by Impact Area
Source: 2023 budget as approved by the Executive Committee in October 2022.
2022 current budget as approved by the High Commissioner as of October 2022; pending presentation to the ExCom's Standing Committee.
Budget by Outcome and Enabling Areas
Budget by Outcome and Enabling Areas
Source: 2023 budget as approved by the Executive Committee in October 2022.
2022 current budget as approved by the High Commissioner as of October 2022; pending presentation to the ExCom's Standing Committee.
Budget by Impact Area
Budget by Impact Area
Source: 2024 budget and 2023 current budget are taken from the budget document approved by UNHCR's Executive Committee in October 2023.
Budget by Impact Area
Budget by Impact Area
Source: 2025 budget was approved by ExCom in October 2024 while the 2024 budget figures include the latest supplementary appeals and are updated on a monthly basis.
Budget by Outcome and Enabling Areas
Budget by Outcome and Enabling Areas
Source: 2025 budget was approved by ExCom in October 2024 while the 2024 budget figures include the latest supplementary appeals and are updated on a monthly basis.
Budget by Outcome and Enabling Areas
Budget by Outcome and Enabling Areas
Source: 2025 budget was approved by ExCom in October 2024 while the 2024 budget figures include the latest supplementary appeals and are updated on a monthly basis.
Budget by Impact Area
Budget by Impact Area
Budget by Outcome and Enabling Areas
Budget by Outcome and Enabling Areas
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Strategy - Country
Strategy
Street address:
Avenue du Mounio (OR33), Rue OR25
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 12 201, Niamey, Niger
Phone:
+227 20 75 20 64
Email:
[email protected]
Time zone:
GMT +1
Working hours
- Monday: 8:00 – 17:00
- Tuesday: 8:00 – 17:00
- Wednesday: 8:00 – 17:00
- Thursday: 8:00 – 17:00
- Friday: 8:00 – 14:00
- Saturday: closed
- Sunday: closed
