Niger

Niger continues to face an acute and complex humanitarian crisis marked by the impact of persistent insecurity, epidemics, food insecurity and floods.

In 2024, 4.5 million* people, about 17 per cent of the population, require humanitarian assistance.

*Estimated pending finalization

Protection of human life and people’s fundamental rights and dignity remains the most urgent humanitarian need in Niger. Civilians are victims of armed conflict or inter-communal violence every day. They are directly attacked or affected by ongoing hostilities. 

Protection of human life and people’s fundamental rights and dignity remains the most urgent humanitarian need in Niger. Civilians are victims of armed conflict or inter-communal violence, in addition to facing climate shocks, epidemics and other vulnerabilities

In 2024, the UN and partners need US$662.2 million to provide humanitarian assistance to 4.5 million people*.

*Estimated pending finalization.