Niger vs Nigeria: Adoption of communication technologies
Niger
117,563
in 2024
Nigeria
102,714
in 2024
Niger rank
128th
Nigeria rank
129th
Adoption of communication technologies over time
- Niger
- Nigeria
How they compare
Niger currently reports 117,563 against 102,714 in Nigeria, a difference of 14,849.
That makes Niger's figure about 1.1 times Nigeria's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 52 shared years of data; in 1960 it was Nigeria ahead.
Niger ranks 128th and Nigeria ranks 129th of 212 countries.
Across the 7 decades both report, Niger averaged higher in 1 and Nigeria in 6.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Niger | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 758 | 20,544 | 19,786 | Nigeria |
| 1970s | 2,200 | 20,544 | 18,344 | Nigeria |
| 1980s | 7,939 | 202,519 | 194,580 | Nigeria |
| 1990s | 13,486 | 374,926 | 361,439 | Nigeria |
| 2000s | 34,771 | 1.11 million | 1.07 million | Nigeria |
| 2010s | 107,534 | 401,581 | 294,047 | Nigeria |
| 2020s | 144,538 | 107,342 | 37,196 | Niger |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adoption of communication technologies, Niger or Nigeria?
- Niger, at 117,563 against 102,714 in Nigeria as of 2024.
- What is the difference in adoption of communication technologies between Niger and Nigeria?
- 14,849, with Niger ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Niger and Nigeria?
- 52 years are reported by both, from 1960 to 2024.
- How do Niger and Nigeria rank globally for adoption of communication technologies?
- Niger ranks 128th and Nigeria ranks 129th of 212 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) β processed by Our World in Data, published as Adoption of communication technologies. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.