Niamey Travel Risk — Extreme Risk (75/100)
Is Niamey safe right now? Checked 15 October 2026
Niamey scores 75/100 on our travel risk index (Extreme). The US State Department rates Niger Level 4 (Do Not Travel, updated 9 Jul 2026); the UK FCDO advises against all travel to the whole country (updated 29 Aug 2026); Canada says: avoid all travel. No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Official US advisory · Level 4
Do Not Travel
This decision takes precedence over the analytical composite shown on this page.
Natural disasters (score 30)
Political instability (score 75)
September 27, 2026
Niamey, Niger has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 75 out of 100 (extreme risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is political instability at 75/100; the lowest-rated category is natural disasters at 30/100; last updated September 27, 2026. For official nationwide security advisories, entry requirements, and health notices, see the Niger travel risk page. Real-time conditions below include live weather, official advisory levels, GDACS disaster alerts, and current news.
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Niamey is currently under a US State Department Level 4 Do Not Travel advisory. That official decision takes precedence. The 75/100 extreme composite remains visible only as analytical context and must not be read as permission to disregard the advisory. The highest-rated risk category for Niamey is political instability (75/100), and the lowest is natural disasters (30/100). This page was last updated on September 27, 2026; the baseline category scores reflect analytical indicators, layered with live conditions throughout the day. Live conditions — weather and air quality every 30 minutes, US State Department advisory every 6 hours, GDACS disaster alerts every 30 minutes, CDC health notices every 12 hours, and news every hour — are cached at the source and refreshed automatically when stale.
Driven by: The US State Department and Government of Canada and UK FCDO advise against all travel here, so the score is held at 75 or higher.
A score of 75 is higher than the scores of 91% of the 241 countries we cover.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 10, 2026
Niamey, Niger currently maintains an extreme risk baseline safety score of 75 out of 100 and a US State Department travel advisory level of 4. Additionally, there is an ongoing drought disaster alert affecting the region, along with a Level 1 global dengue health notice.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 15, 2026 05:09 UTC
What should I do now?
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- Political instability (score 75/100): Avoid demonstrations and political gatherings. Monitor news the morning of travel. Have a flexible departure plan.
- Government advisory (score 70/100): Read your country's current official advisory within 7 days of travel. Register with your embassy on arrival if available.
- Check your country's advisory. The single most authoritative live signal. Linked at the bottom of every real assessment.
Day vs Night Safety in Niamey
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Daytime conditions are generally secure along major corridors and commercial districts. Keep bags zipped and avoid displaying high-value items openly.
Risk levels elevate noticeably after dark outside main central zones. Avoid walking alone through unlit parks, alleys, or quiet transit stations; favor pre-booked door-to-door transport.
Safety by Traveler Type in Niamey
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Families with children
Health/disaster risk is elevated. Confirm medical-evacuation cover, identify hospitals near your accommodation, and check seasonal hazard (storm/heat/quake) before you book.
Older travelers
Health/transport risk is elevated. Confirm medical-evacuation cover, plan rest between transfers, and locate English-capable medical care on arrival.
Business travelers
Digital/money risk is elevated. Avoid public Wi-Fi for sensitive work, use a VPN, watch for card-skimming at ATMs, and carry minimal cash.
LGBTQ+ travelers
Local laws and social attitudes toward LGBTQ+ travelers vary widely by country and are not captured in our category scores. The official advisory/political indicators are elevated. Read your government LGBTQ+ travel guidance carefully and weigh trip purpose against current conditions.
No group-specific warning is triggered in Niamey for solo travelers (Crime 45/100 · Transport 55/100) and women traveling solo (Crime 45/100): these scores sit in the low-to-moderate range, so standard precautions apply. Local laws affecting LGBTQ+ travelers and gender-specific incident rates are not captured in our scores; check your government's travel guidance.
Score layers
Safety categories
Source: Grounded open data research & citations
Quick facts
| Hospital access | low |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | medium |
| Road safety | medium |
| Public transport | low |
| Tourist scam risk | medium |
| Night safety | low |
| Last updated | September 27, 2026 |
Live conditions in Niamey
Real-time data refreshed from public sources — weather and air quality from Open-Meteo, official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For an AI-synthesized briefing tailored to your specific trip, run a personalized assessment.
Official travel advisory
Level 4 · Do Not Travel
Niger - Level 4: Do Not Travel
Read full advisory → · US Department of State
Disaster alerts
Active Disaster Alerts
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Drought is on going in Democratic Republic of Congo, Central African Republic, Cameroon, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Niger, Nigeria, Sudan, Somalia, South Sudan, Chad ORANGE · country-wide · 2026-07-03
The Drought notification level is Orange.
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Green forest fire notification in Nigeria GREEN · country-wide · 2026-10-14
On 07/10/2026, a forest fire started in Nigeria, until 14/10/2026.
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Green forest fire notification in Nigeria GREEN · country-wide · 2026-10-14
On 04/10/2026, a forest fire started in Nigeria, until 14/10/2026.
“~N km away” = event centroid within ~500 km of this location; “country-wide” = a national/regional alert that may not be near this specific city. Source: GDACS · fetched 2026-10-15 05:09:10 UTC
Natural hazard calendar & history
No GDACS or USGS events recorded within 100 km in the past five years.
For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the Niger travel advice & laws.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the Niger entry requirements.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-10-02
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Diphtheria in Sub-Saharan Africa WATCH · 2026-08-25
There are outbreaks of diphtheria in several countries in Africa. Vaccination against diphtheria is essential to protect against the disease. Country List : Chad, Guinea, Niger, Nigeria, Mali, Mauritania, Somalia Country List : Chad, Guinea, Niger, Nigeria, Mali, Mauritania, Soma
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-14 19:15:06 UTC
Emergency numbers (Niger)
| Police | 17 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 15 |
| Fire | 18 |
| General | 112 |
Medical access
| Hospital access | low |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy access | low |
| Emergency response | medium |
| English-speaking care | unknown |
| Evacuation complexity | high |
Emergency numbers are 15 for ambulance, 17 for police and 18 for fire, but medical facilities are limited and may lack English‑speaking staff. Travelers should consider medical evacuation plans.
Area notes
- Niger River waterfront. The city spreads along the Niger River in a calm strip of low‑rise buildings, indicating a generally safe central area.
- Acacia‑lined streets near the city centre. These streets are highlighted in travel guides as typical spots for visitors, but standard precautions are advised.
Frequently asked questions about Niamey
Is Niamey safe?
Niamey currently scores 75/100 on our composite travel risk index (extreme risk; lower is safer). It already includes the current US State Department advisory for Niger (Level 4 of 4). Official advice can change quickly, so check it again shortly before you travel.
Sources: Travel Risk Calculator — Niamey · Methodology
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| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
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Transparency & Sources
We document the baseline sources, coverage scope, and data inputs for this destination below.
Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Niamey
- Travel Risk Calculator score (method v2): Security, crime and scams, health, natural hazards and current alerts for Niamey, from US, UK and Canadian advisories, INFORM, World Bank, UCDP, CDC, GDACS, USGS and OpenStreetMap
- Editorial baseline (Travel Risk Calculator): City-level threat scoring across 9 categories (crime, health, advisory, political, disaster, transport, environmental, digital security, money safety)
Live data overlays on this page refresh asynchronously on the source cadences shown above. Run an assessment to create a trip-specific briefing using your dates and traveler profile.
Baseline scope
- Category scores represent an analytical baseline, updated from official feeds and public records.
Coverage notes
- Documented scam patterns for this city.
- Transport-hub safety notes (airport, train stations).
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