Agadez Population 2026

Agadez has a population of 149,549, making it the #5 biggest city in 🇳🇪 Niger, located in Agadez. Roughly 0.5% of Niger's population lives here. It is about 8.9× smaller than Niamey, the country's biggest city.

Location of Agadez (capital Niamey shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

149,549

Rank in Niger

Coordinates

16.97°N, 7.99°E

~505 m elevation · Africa/Niamey

Distance to capital (Niamey)

739 km

459 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Agadez

City	Population	Rank in Niger
Arlit	106,448	#6
Alaghsas	88,561	#7

Cities near Agadez

Alaghsas88,561 people · ~6 km away
Arlit106,448 people · ~206 km away
Tanout27,527 people · ~242 km away
Abalak29,561 people · ~249 km away
Tchin Tabaradèn20,704 people · ~263 km away
Dakoro39,645 people · ~304 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Agadez?

Agadez has a population of 149,549 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in Niger.

What region is Agadez in?

Agadez is located in Agadez, Niger.

Is Agadez the capital of Niger?

No, the capital of Niger is Niamey, about 739 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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