Population

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Surface area
Niger is higher
Nominal GDP
Niger is higher
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
Niger’s population is 382% larger than that of Liberia, a difference of 21,419,595.
Surface area
Niger’s surface area is about 11.4× that of Liberia, a difference of 1,155,630 km².
Population density
Liberia’s population density is 136% higher than that of Niger, a difference of 29.1 /km².
Nominal GDP
Niger’s nominal GDP is 316% larger than that of Liberia, a difference of $15.10 billion.
GDP per capita
Liberia’s GDP per capita is 16% higher than that of Niger, a difference of $116.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Full side-by-side comparison
Capital
Monrovia
Niamey
Population
5,612,817
27,032,412
Surface area
111,370 km²
1,267,000 km²
Population density
50.4 /km²
21.3 /km²
Nominal GDP
$4.78 billion · 2024
$19.88 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$851 · 2024
$735 · 2024
Region
Africa
Africa
Subregion
Western Africa
Western Africa
Currency
Liberian dollar · LRD · $
West African CFA franc · XOF · CFA
Nationality
Liberian
Nigerien
Phone code
+231
+227
Internet domain
.lr
.ne
ISO codes
LR / LBR
NE / NER
Time zone
Africa/Monrovia
Africa/Niamey
Native name
Liberia
Niger
| Measure | Liberia | Niger |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Monrovia | Niamey |
| Population | 5,612,817 | 27,032,412 |
| Surface area | 111,370 km² | 1,267,000 km² |
| Population density | 50.4 /km² | 21.3 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $4.78 billion · 2024 | $19.88 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $851 · 2024 | $735 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Western Africa | Western Africa |
| Currency | Liberian dollar · LRD · $ | West African CFA franc · XOF · CFA |
| Nationality | Liberian | Nigerien |
| Phone code | +231 | +227 |
| Internet domain | .lr | .ne |
| ISO codes | LR / LBR | NE / NER |
| Time zone | Africa/Monrovia | Africa/Niamey |
| Native name | Liberia | Niger |
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Liberia is a West African country on the Atlantic coast, known for its diverse coastal and interior landscapes.
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Niger is a landlocked country in West Africa, named after the Niger River. It is the largest country in West Africa and is characterized by its vast desert landscapes, primarily the Sahara Desert, in its northern regions.
Full Niger profile →Liberia & Niger: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Liberia?
The capital of Liberia is Monrovia.
What is the population of Liberia?
Liberia has a recorded population of approximately 5,612,817 people.
How big is Liberia?
Liberia covers an area of about 111,370 km².
What is the population density of Liberia?
Liberia has a population density of roughly 50.4 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Liberia?
Liberia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $4.78 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Liberia?
Liberia has a GDP per capita of approximately $851.
What currency is used in Liberia?
Liberia uses the Liberian dollar (LRD), with the symbol $.
Where is Liberia located?
Liberia is located in Western Africa, Africa.
What are people from Liberia called?
People from Liberia are referred to as Liberian.
What is the phone calling code for Liberia?
The international dialing code for Liberia is +231.
What is the internet domain for Liberia?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Liberia is .lr.
What time zone is Liberia in?
Liberia uses the Africa/Monrovia time zone.
What is Liberia known for?
Liberia is a West African country on the Atlantic coast, known for its diverse coastal and interior landscapes.
What is the capital of Niger?
The capital of Niger is Niamey.
What is the population of Niger?
Niger has a recorded population of approximately 27,032,412 people.
How big is Niger?
Niger covers an area of about 1,267,000 km².
What is the population density of Niger?
Niger has a population density of roughly 21.3 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Niger?
Niger has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $19.88 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Niger?
Niger has a GDP per capita of approximately $735.
What currency is used in Niger?
Niger uses the West African CFA franc (XOF), with the symbol CFA.
Where is Niger located?
Niger is located in Western Africa, Africa.
What are people from Niger called?
People from Niger are referred to as Nigerien.
What is the phone calling code for Niger?
The international dialing code for Niger is +227.
What is the internet domain for Niger?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Niger is .ne.
What time zone is Niger in?
Niger uses the Africa/Niamey time zone.
What is Niger known for?
Niger is a landlocked country in West Africa, named after the Niger River. It is the largest country in West Africa and is characterized by its vast desert landscapes, primarily the Sahara Desert, in its northern regions.