List of Nigeriens

This is a list of notable people from Niger:

Modern

 * Hama Amadou, former Prime Minister
 * Kalla Ankourao, former minister
 * Djibo Bakary, colonial premier and Sawaba party leader
 * Bibata Niandou Barry lawyer and minister
 * Jeannette Schmidt Degener (1926–2017), businesswoman, feminist and politician
 * Hamani Diori, first President
 * Mahamadou Issoufou, present Leader of the Opposition, former prime minister
 * Ibrahim Baré Maïnassara, President, 1996–1999
 * Mamadou Tandja, President, 1999–2010
 * Hadizatou Mani, human rights advocate
 * Ibrahim Hassane Mayaki, former prime minister
 * Mamane Oumarou, Prime Minister, 1983 & 1989
 * Mahamane Ousmane, President, 1993–1996
 * Ali Saibou, President, 1987–1993
 * André Salifou, professor and opposition leader
 * Ilguilas Weila
 * Seyni Oumarou, present prime minister
 * Ousmane Issoufou Oubandawaki, former Minister of National Defence, former Minister of Transports, former Director General of ASECNA

Not served or opposition

 * Rhissa Ag Boula

Military Leaders

 * Seyni Kountché, military officer, President 1974–1987
 * Général Ali Saïbou, military officer, President 1987–1992
 * Daouda Malam Wanké, military officer, President 1999–2000

Religious figures

 * Sarraounia: Mauri religious leader
 * Ambroise Ouédraogo: Roman Catholic Archbishop of Maradi

Other

 * Emaniel Djibril Dankawa, nakke
 * Mariam Kamara, architect