U.S. Department of State
Level 4Do Not Travel
Do not travelto Niger for any reason due to crime, unrest, terrorism, health, and kidnapping. Due to safety risks, only essential U.S.
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Is Niger safe? 🇳🇪
Africa · Updated
As of October 2026, Niger scores 20/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Niger Level 4: Do Not Travel. Of the 1 Niger destination assessed, Niamey scores highest (20/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 4Advises against all travel
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). FCDO advises against all travel to Niger This is due to the rise of reported terrorist and criminal kidnappings of foreign nationals which have taken place this year in Niger.
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Level 4Avoid all travel
Canada's official risk level for Niger: avoid all travel.
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Niger destinations by safety score
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03 · Evidence Signals
Niger safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryCA / US | Level 4 — Do Not Travel · 2 govts | 0 | CA / US |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2012 | 4.4 / 100k | 69 | World Bank Open Data (2012) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 35/100 | 35 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 40/100 | 40 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 24.9 / 100k | 32 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Niger safety FAQ
Is Niger safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Niger Level 4 of 4 — Do Not Travel. On our composite index Niger averages 20/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 14 October 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Niger?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Niamey currently scores highest at 20/100 (High Risk).
Where does this Niger safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.