Moving to Italy from Niger

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Niger to Italy — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Niger to Italy, and you’d need to navigate life in Catalan and Italian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Rome averages 69°F vs 97°F in Niamey, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Niger to Italy, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
105 ↑ 2% vs 2022

people moved from Niger to Italy · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Italy?

Top countries of origin for Italy's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Niger to Italy.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

NE
4.4
IT
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NE
24.9
IT
5.0

Italy performs significantly better than Niger across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

NE
$76
IT
$4,993
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

NE
0.2
IT
42.5

Niger generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Italy leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

NE
93.0
IT
15.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

NE
0.1t
IT
5.1t

Niger generally does better on environment, though Italy leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

NE
0.1
IT
31.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

NE
11.0%
IT
29.6%

Italy 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

NE
0.6%
IT
7.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NE
$1,600
IT
$52,700

Italy 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

NE
60.1 yrs
IT
82.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NE
66.8
IT
3.2

Italy performs significantly better than Niger across all family life metrics.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Rome Rain: 31.7 in/yr (804 mm)
69° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Niamey Rome
Jan–Mar 96°/67°F (36°/19°C) 56°/39°F (13°/4°C)
Apr–Jun 103°/80°F (39°/27°C) 72°/53°F (22°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 93°/74°F (34°/24°C) 85°/63°F (29°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 96°/68°F (36°/20°C) 62°/45°F (17°/7°C)
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Month Niamey Rome
Jan 90°/61°F (32.5°/16.1°C) 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C)
Feb 96°/66°F (35.7°/19.0°C) 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C)
Mar 102°/73°F (39.1°/22.9°C) 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C)
Apr 106°/80°F (40.9°/26.5°C) 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C)
May 104°/82°F (40.2°/27.7°C) 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C)
Jun 99°/78°F (37.2°/25.7°C) 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C)
Jul 93°/75°F (34.0°/24.1°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C)
Aug 91°/74°F (33.0°/23.2°C) 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C)
Sep 94°/74°F (34.4°/23.6°C) 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C)
Oct 100°/76°F (37.8°/24.2°C) 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C)
Nov 97°/67°F (36.2°/19.5°C) 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C)
Dec 92°/62°F (33.3°/16.7°C) 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C)

Data: Direction de la Meteorologie nationale (DMN) Direction de la Meteorologie nationale (DMN), Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Niger passport

Niger passport holder visiting Italy

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

Italy passport holder visiting Niger

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Italy?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Italy has 31.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Italy safe for expats?

Italy performs significantly better than Niger across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Italy is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.4 in Niger.

How is healthcare in Italy compared to Niger?

Niger generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Italy leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 42.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Italy, compared to 0.2 in Niger. Italy scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Niger: 35).

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

The average high temperature in Rome is 69°F, compared to 97°F in Niamey. Rome receives around 31.7 in of rainfall per year, while Niamey gets 21.3 in.

What language do they speak in Italy?

The official languages in Italy are Catalan and Italian. In Niger, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

NE IT
Population 24,484,587 61,095,551
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Euro (€)
Languages French Catalan, Italian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +227 +39
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112