This table lists languages spoken in Niger, including official, working, regional, and minority languages.
Percentages and speaker counts may be unavailable for some languages due to census and reporting limitations.
Language details
6 languages| Language | Statuses | Language presence |
|---|---|---|
|
Hausa
|
National
|
41% · ≈ 11.8 m |
|
Zarma
|
National
|
17% · ≈ 4.9 m |
|
French
|
Official
Working
|
13% · ≈ 3.7 m |
|
Central-Eastern Niger Fulfulde
|
No special status | 7% · ≈ 2 m |
|
Tamashek
|
Minority
|
6% · ≈ 1.7 m |
|
Tamasheq
|
Minority
|
— |