Moving to Niger from Jordan

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Jordan to Niger — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Jordan to Niger, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Niamey averages 97°F vs 74°F in Amman, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Jordan and Niger stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

JO
1.0
NE
4.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

JO
13.6
NE
24.9

Jordan 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

JO
$798
NE
$76
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

JO
25.1
NE
0.2

Jordan 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

JO
38.0
NE
93.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

JO
2.1t
NE
0.1t

Jordan 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

JO
7.1
NE
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

JO
102.5%
NE
11.0%

Jordan 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

JO
17.9%
NE
0.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

JO
$9,400
NE
$1,600

Jordan 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

JO
76.0 yrs
NE
60.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

JO
13.9
NE
66.8

Jordan 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.

Amman Rain: 10.6 in/yr (269 mm)
74° / 52°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Amman Niamey
Jan–Mar 58°/40°F (14°/5°C) 96°/67°F (36°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) 103°/80°F (39°/27°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) 93°/74°F (34°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 69°/49°F (21°/9°C) 96°/68°F (36°/20°C)
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Month Amman Niamey
Jan 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C) 90°/61°F (32.5°/16.1°C)
Feb 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C) 96°/66°F (35.7°/19.0°C)
Mar 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C) 102°/73°F (39.1°/22.9°C)
Apr 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C) 106°/80°F (40.9°/26.5°C)
May 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C) 104°/82°F (40.2°/27.7°C)
Jun 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C) 99°/78°F (37.2°/25.7°C)
Jul 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C) 93°/75°F (34.0°/24.1°C)
Aug 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C) 91°/74°F (33.0°/23.2°C)
Sep 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C) 94°/74°F (34.4°/23.6°C)
Oct 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C) 100°/76°F (37.8°/24.2°C)
Nov 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) 97°/67°F (36.2°/19.5°C)
Dec 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C) 92°/62°F (33.3°/16.7°C)

Data: Jordan Meteorological Department Jordan Meteorological Department, Direction de la Meteorologie nationale (DMN) Direction de la Meteorologie nationale (DMN)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Jordan 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.

Jordan passport

Jordan passport holder visiting Niger

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

Niger passport holder visiting Jordan

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

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?

With 0.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Niger can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Jordan and Niger.

Is Niger safe for expats?

Jordan performs better than Niger across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Niger is 4.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Jordan.

How is healthcare in Niger compared to Jordan?

Jordan 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 25.1 in Jordan. Niger scores 35 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Jordan: 65).

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

The average high temperature in Niamey is 97°F, compared to 74°F in Amman. Niamey receives around 21.3 in of rainfall per year, while Amman gets 10.6 in.

What language do they speak in Niger?

The official language in Niger is French. In Jordan, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

JO NE
Population 10,998,531 24,484,587
Currency Jordanian Dinar (JOD) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Arabic French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +962 +227
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911