Moving to Pakistan from Niger

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Niger to Pakistan, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Urdu. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Islamabad averages 84°F vs 97°F in Niamey, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

NE
4.4
PK
4.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NE
24.9
PK
11.9

Pakistan performs significantly better than Niger across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

NE
$76
PK
$152
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

NE
0.2
PK
10.8

Niger generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Pakistan 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
PK
105.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

NE
0.1t
PK
0.8t

Niger performs better than Pakistan across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

NE
0.1
PK
1.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

NE
11.0%
PK
162.1%

Niger generally does better on infrastructure, though Pakistan leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

NE
0.6%
PK
5.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NE
$1,600
PK
$5,600

Pakistan 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
PK
69.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NE
66.8
PK
54.0

Pakistan 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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Islamabad Rain: 49.1 in/yr (1247 mm)
84° / 58°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Niamey Islamabad
Jan–Mar 96°/67°F (36°/19°C) 69°/44°F (21°/7°C)
Apr–Jun 103°/80°F (39°/27°C) 95°/68°F (35°/20°C)
Jul–Sep 93°/74°F (34°/24°C) 94°/74°F (34°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 96°/68°F (36°/20°C) 78°/48°F (26°/9°C)
View all months
Month Niamey Islamabad
Jan 90°/61°F (32.5°/16.1°C) 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C)
Feb 96°/66°F (35.7°/19.0°C) 68°/43°F (19.8°/6.0°C)
Mar 102°/73°F (39.1°/22.9°C) 76°/51°F (24.5°/10.7°C)
Apr 106°/80°F (40.9°/26.5°C) 87°/60°F (30.5°/15.8°C)
May 104°/82°F (40.2°/27.7°C) 97°/69°F (36.0°/20.7°C)
Jun 99°/78°F (37.2°/25.7°C) 101°/75°F (38.4°/23.8°C)
Jul 93°/75°F (34.0°/24.1°C) 96°/76°F (35.3°/24.4°C)
Aug 91°/74°F (33.0°/23.2°C) 93°/75°F (33.7°/23.8°C)
Sep 94°/74°F (34.4°/23.6°C) 93°/70°F (33.7°/21.1°C)
Oct 100°/76°F (37.8°/24.2°C) 88°/58°F (30.9°/14.5°C)
Nov 97°/67°F (36.2°/19.5°C) 79°/47°F (25.9°/8.3°C)
Dec 92°/62°F (33.3°/16.7°C) 68°/40°F (20.2°/4.3°C)

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Niger passport

Niger passport holder visiting Pakistan

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Niger passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Pakistan.
Pakistan passport

Pakistan passport holder visiting Niger

Visa Required
Pakistan 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 Pakistan?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Pakistan has 1.3 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 Pakistan safe for expats?

Pakistan performs significantly better than Niger across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Pakistan is 4.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.4 in Niger.

How is healthcare in Pakistan compared to Niger?

Niger generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Pakistan leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 10.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Pakistan, compared to 0.2 in Niger. Pakistan scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Niger: 35).

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

The average high temperature in Islamabad is 84°F, compared to 97°F in Niamey. Islamabad receives around 49.1 in of rainfall per year, while Niamey gets 21.3 in.

What language do they speak in Pakistan?

The official languages in Pakistan are English and Urdu. In Niger, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

NE PK
Population 24,484,587 242,923,845
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Pakistani Rupee (PKR)
Languages French English, Urdu
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +227 +92
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15