Lowest Poverty in Niger

Top 64 cities ranked by lowest poverty

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Lowest Poverty — Niger

1 Niamey 08 60.5%

2 Illéla 06 60.5%

3 Keïta 06 60.5%

4 Kollo 09 60.5%

5 Loga 03 60.5%

6 Madaoua 06 60.5%

7 Madarounfa 04 60.5%

8 Magaria 07 60.5%

9 Maïné Soroa 02 60.5%

10 Malbaza 06 60.5%

11 Maradi 04 60.5%

12 Matamey 07 60.5%

13 Mayahi 04 60.5%

14 Méhana 09 60.5%

15 Mirriah 07 60.5%

16 Nguigmi 02 60.5%

17 I-n-Gall 01 60.5%

18 Ouallam 09 60.5%

19 Say 09 60.5%

20 Tahoua 06 60.5%

21 Takiéta 07 60.5%

22 Tanout 07 60.5%

23 Tchin Tabaradèn 06 60.5%

24 Tchirozérine 01 60.5%

25 Téra 09 60.5%

26 Tessaoua 04 60.5%

27 Tibiri 04 60.5%

28 Tibiri 03 60.5%

29 Tillabéri 09 60.5%

30 Torodi 09 60.5%

31 Youri Kourtéré 09 60.5%

32 Zinder 07 60.5%

33 Bosso 02 60.5%

34 Abalak 06 60.5%

35 Adérbissinat 01 60.5%

36 Agadez 01 60.5%

37 Aguié 04 60.5%

38 Alaghsas 01 60.5%

39 Arlit 01 60.5%

40 Ayorou 09 60.5%

41 Bagaroua 06 60.5%

42 Baléyara 09 60.5%

43 Bani Bangou 09 60.5%

44 Bankilaré 09 60.5%

45 Bélbéji 07 60.5%

46 Bilma 01 60.5%

47 Birni N Konni 06 60.5%

48 Birnin Gaouré 03 60.5%

49 Abala 09 60.5%

50 Bouza 06 60.5%

51 Dakoro 04 60.5%

52 Diffa 02 60.5%

53 Dioundiou 03 60.5%

54 Dogondoutchi 03 60.5%

55 Dosso 03 60.5%

56 Dungas 07 60.5%

57 Falmey 03 60.5%

58 Filingué 09 60.5%

59 Gaya 03 60.5%

60 Gazaoua 04 60.5%

61 Gothèye 09 60.5%

62 Goudoumaria 02 60.5%

63 Gouré 07 60.5%

64 Guidan Roumdji 04 60.5%

Cities with the lowest poverty rates in Niger demonstrate strong economic conditions where most residents have adequate financial resources. Niamey has a poverty rate of just 60.5%.

Low poverty rates typically reflect a combination of strong job markets, educated populations, and higher wage levels. These communities often feature well-funded public services, good school systems, and active civic engagement.

While low poverty rates are encouraging, some of these cities maintain their statistics partly through high costs of living that effectively price out lower-income residents, raising questions about housing equity and economic diversity.

Did You Know?

1. Only 60.5% of residents in Niamey live below the poverty line.
2. The federal poverty line for a family of four is approximately $31,200 per year (2024).
3. Cities with the lowest poverty rates tend to also rank high in education, income, and safety metrics.

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