Zinder Population 2026

Zinder has a population of 318,874, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇳🇪 Niger, located in Zinder Region. Roughly 1.1% of Niger's population lives here. It is about 4.2× smaller than Niamey, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

318,874

Rank in Niger

Coordinates

13.81°N, 8.99°E

~460 m elevation · Africa/Niamey

Distance to capital (Niamey)

744 km

462 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Zinder Region

City	Population	Rank in Niger
Mirriah	38,446	#17
Matamey	37,374	#19
Magaria	35,091	#20
Tanout	27,527	#27
Gouré	24,752	#29

Cities near Zinder

Mirriah38,446 people · ~21 km away
Matamey37,374 people · ~70 km away
Magaria35,091 people · ~90 km away
Tessaoua58,750 people · ~108 km away
Gazaoua19,860 people · ~120 km away
Tanout27,527 people · ~130 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Zinder?

Zinder has a population of 318,874 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Niger.

What region is Zinder in?

Zinder is located in Zinder Region, Niger.

Is Zinder the capital of Niger?

No, the capital of Niger is Niamey, about 744 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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