Which has higher population, Niger or Taiwan?

Taiwan, at 20,377 against 18,140 in Niger as of 2030.

How many years of comparable data are there for Niger and Taiwan?

41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.

Where does this data come from?

International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Niger vs Taiwan: Population (UN estimates and projections)

Niger

18,140

in 2030

Taiwan

20,377

in 2030

Niger rank

59th

Taiwan rank

57th

Population (UN estimates and projections) over time

Niger
Taiwan

How they compare

Taiwan currently reports 20,377 against 18,140 in Niger, a difference of 2,237.

That makes Taiwan's figure about 1.1 times Niger's.

Across all 41 years both countries report, Taiwan has been ahead every year.

Niger ranks 59th and Taiwan ranks 57th of 188 countries.

Taiwan has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Niger	Taiwan	Difference	Ahead
1990s	5,115	16,233	11,118	Taiwan
2000s	7,017	18,545	11,528	Taiwan
2010s	10,010	20,217	10,207	Taiwan
2020s	14,794	20,497	5,702	Taiwan
2030s	18,140	20,377	2,237	Taiwan

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Niger or Taiwan?: Taiwan, at 20,377 against 18,140 in Niger as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Niger and Taiwan?: 2,237, with Taiwan ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Niger and Taiwan?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Niger and Taiwan rank globally for population?: Niger ranks 59th and Taiwan ranks 57th of 188 countries.
Where does this data come from?: International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Population (UN estimates and projections)
Source: International Labour Organization
Licence: ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage: 280 places, 11,480 data points, 1990–2030
Last refreshed: 05 September 2026

Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.