Say, Niger Facts
| Area | 12173.9 km² |
| Population | 557,163 |
| Male Population | 281,847 (50.6%) |
| Female Population | 275,316 (49.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +496.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +130.6% |
| Median Age | 15.4 years (Male: 15.2, Female: 15.5) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $1,416 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | West Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 13.10070, 2.36890 |
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Say, Niger Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 93,369 | 164,875 | 241,639 | 422,450 | 557,163 | 662,113 | 777,154 |
| Population Density | 7.7 / km² | 13.5 / km² | 19.8 / km² | 34.7 / km² | 45.8 / km² | 54.4 / km² | 63.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridSay, Niger Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 130.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Say, Niger | +496.7% | +237.9% | +130.6% |
| Tillabéri Region | — | — | — |
| Niger | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Say, Niger Median Age
Median Age: 15.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Say, Niger | 15.4 yrs | 15.5 yrs | 15.2 yrs |
| Tillabéri Region | 15.3 yrs | 15.8 yrs | 14.8 yrs |
| Niger | 14.3 yrs | 14.8 yrs | 13.9 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Say, Niger Population Density
Population Density: 45.8 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Say, Niger | 557,163 | 12,173.9 km² | 45.8 / km² |
| Tillabéri Region | 3.1 million | 90,771.4 km² | 33.7 / km² |
| Niger | 19.8 million | 1,180,011.4 km² | 16.8 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Say, Niger Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 400 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Say, Niger Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $1,088 | $874 | $589 | $852 | $724 | $957 | $1,304 | $1,416 |
| Total GDP | $203.6M | $190.5M | $152M | $262.9M | $270.8M | $439.4M | $754.1M | $882.1M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Say, Niger CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Say, Niger | 84,508 tn | 0.15 tn | 6.9 tons/km² |
| Tillabéri Region | 452,589 tn | 0.15 tn | 5 tons/km² |
| Niger | 2,935,169 tn | 0.15 tn | 2.5 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Say, Niger CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 84,508 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.15 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 6.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4.2) |
| Flood | High (9) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Say, Niger
Say is a town in southwest Niger, situated on the Niger River. It is the capital of the Say Department in the Tillabéri Region. The municipality has 12,000 inhabitants, and its economy is dominated by agriculture, herding and small trade.
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