Arlit Population 2026

Arlit has a population of 106,448, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇳🇪 Niger, located in Agadez. Roughly 0.4% of Niger's population lives here. It is about 12× smaller than Niamey, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

106,448

Rank in Niger

Coordinates

18.74°N, 7.39°E

~423 m elevation · Africa/Niamey

Distance to capital (Niamey)

809 km

502 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Agadez

City	Population	Rank in Niger
Agadez	149,549	#5
Alaghsas	88,561	#7

Cities near Arlit

Alaghsas88,561 people · ~202 km away
Agadez149,549 people · ~206 km away
Tchin Tabaradèn20,704 people · ~358 km away
Abalak29,561 people · ~384 km away
Tanout27,527 people · ~448 km away
Dakoro39,645 people · ~475 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Arlit?

Arlit has a population of 106,448 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Niger.

What region is Arlit in?

Arlit is located in Agadez, Niger.

Is Arlit the capital of Niger?

No, the capital of Niger is Niamey, about 809 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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