Moving to Niger from Iran

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Iran to Niger? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Iran to Niger, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Niamey averages 97°F vs 72°F in Tehran, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Niger compared to Iran.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2014

per 100,000 people per year

IR
2.4
NE
4.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IR
20.6
NE
24.9

Iran performs better than Niger across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

IR
$1,064
NE
$76
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

IR
15.1
NE
0.2

Iran generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Niger leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

IR
51.0
NE
93.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IR
9.1t
NE
0.1t

Iran generally does better on environment, though Niger leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

IR
12.3
NE
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

IR
81.3%
NE
11.0%

Iran generally does better on infrastructure, though Niger leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

IR
9.1%
NE
0.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IR
$16,200
NE
$1,600

Iran generally does better on employment & economy, though Niger leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

IR
75.2 yrs
NE
60.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IR
14.8
NE
66.8

Iran generally does better on family life, though Niger leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Tehran Rain: 9.1 in/yr (230 mm)
72° / 53°F

Avg. annual high / low

Niamey Rain: 21.3 in/yr (541 mm)
97° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tehran Niamey
Jan–Mar 52°/35°F (11°/2°C) 96°/67°F (36°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/61°F (28°/16°C) 103°/80°F (39°/27°C)
Jul–Sep 94°/72°F (35°/22°C) 93°/74°F (34°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) 96°/68°F (36°/20°C)
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Month Tehran Niamey
Jan 45°/30°F (7.2°/-1.1°C) 90°/61°F (32.5°/16.1°C)
Feb 50°/33°F (9.9°/0.7°C) 96°/66°F (35.7°/19.0°C)
Mar 60°/41°F (15.4°/5.2°C) 102°/73°F (39.1°/22.9°C)
Apr 71°/52°F (21.9°/10.9°C) 106°/80°F (40.9°/26.5°C)
May 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.1°C) 104°/82°F (40.2°/27.7°C)
Jun 93°/70°F (34.1°/20.9°C) 99°/78°F (37.2°/25.7°C)
Jul 98°/75°F (36.8°/24.0°C) 93°/75°F (34.0°/24.1°C)
Aug 96°/73°F (35.4°/23.0°C) 91°/74°F (33.0°/23.2°C)
Sep 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.2°C) 94°/74°F (34.4°/23.6°C)
Oct 75°/55°F (24.0°/12.9°C) 100°/76°F (37.8°/24.2°C)
Nov 62°/44°F (16.5°/6.7°C) 97°/67°F (36.2°/19.5°C)
Dec 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.3°C) 92°/62°F (33.3°/16.7°C)

Data: Direction de la Meteorologie nationale (DMN) Direction de la Meteorologie nationale (DMN)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Iran and Niger. To live, work, or study long-term in Niger, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Niger's immigration authority.

Iran passport

Iran passport holder visiting Niger

Visa Required
Iran passport holders need a visa to enter Niger.
Niger passport

Niger passport holder visiting Iran

Visa on Arrival
Niger passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Iran.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Niger?

Connectivity is usually fine (Niger: 0.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Niger offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Niger safe for expats?

Iran performs better than Niger across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Niger is 4.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.4 in Iran.

How is healthcare in Niger compared to Iran?

Iran generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Niger leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 0.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Niger, compared to 15.1 in Iran. Niger scores 35 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Iran: 74).

What's the weather like in Niger compared to Iran?

The average high temperature in Niamey is 97°F, compared to 72°F in Tehran. Niamey receives around 21.3 in of rainfall per year, while Tehran gets 9.1 in.

What language do they speak in Niger?

The official language in Niger is French. In Iran, the official language is Persian (Farsi).

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At a Glance

IR NE
Population 86,758,304 24,484,587
Currency Iranian Rial (IRR) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Persian (Farsi) French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +98 +227
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 115