Moving to Niger from Sudan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Sudan to Niger, and you’d need to navigate life in French.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Sudan to Niger, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
1,771 ↑ 235% vs 2015

people born in Sudan live in Niger · UN DESA

Who's moving to Niger?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SD
19.6
NE
24.9

Sudan 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

SD
$28
NE
$76
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SD
2.6
NE
0.2

Sudan performs better than Niger across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SD
70.0
NE
93.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SD
0.4t
NE
0.1t

Sudan 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

SD
0.1
NE
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SD
118.7%
NE
11.0%

Sudan 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

SD
11.4%
NE
0.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SD
$2,800
NE
$1,600

Sudan 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

SD
67.1 yrs
NE
60.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SD
42.3
NE
66.8

Sudan 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.

Khartoum Rain: 4.8 in/yr (121 mm)
99° / 73°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Khartoum Niamey
Jan–Mar 92°/64°F (33°/18°C) 96°/67°F (36°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 106°/79°F (41°/26°C) 103°/80°F (39°/27°C)
Jul–Sep 101°/79°F (38°/26°C) 93°/74°F (34°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 96°/71°F (35°/21°C) 96°/68°F (36°/20°C)
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Month Khartoum Niamey
Jan 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C) 90°/61°F (32.5°/16.1°C)
Feb 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C) 96°/66°F (35.7°/19.0°C)
Mar 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C) 102°/73°F (39.1°/22.9°C)
Apr 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C) 106°/80°F (40.9°/26.5°C)
May 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C) 104°/82°F (40.2°/27.7°C)
Jun 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C) 99°/78°F (37.2°/25.7°C)
Jul 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C) 93°/75°F (34.0°/24.1°C)
Aug 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C) 91°/74°F (33.0°/23.2°C)
Sep 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C) 94°/74°F (34.4°/23.6°C)
Oct 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C) 100°/76°F (37.8°/24.2°C)
Nov 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C) 97°/67°F (36.2°/19.5°C)
Dec 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C) 92°/62°F (33.3°/16.7°C)

Data: Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority, Direction de la Meteorologie nationale (DMN) Direction de la Meteorologie nationale (DMN)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sudan 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.

Sudan passport

Sudan passport holder visiting Niger

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

Niger passport holder visiting Sudan

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

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 Sudan and Niger.

Is Niger safe for expats?

Sudan performs better than Niger across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Niger compared to Sudan?

Sudan performs better than Niger across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 0.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Niger, compared to 2.6 in Sudan. Niger scores 35 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sudan: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Niamey is 97°F, compared to 99°F in Khartoum. Niamey receives around 21.3 in of rainfall per year, while Khartoum gets 4.8 in.

What language do they speak in Niger?

The official language in Niger is French. In Sudan, the official languages are Arabic and English.

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At a Glance

SD NE
Population 47,958,856 24,484,587
Currency Sudanese Pound (SDG) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Arabic, English French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +249 +227
Time zones 1 1