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PMC in Niger

PMC began working in Niger in February of 2006. Niger has the highest fertility rate in the world and its population is expected to triple by 2050.

PMC broadcast a serial radio drama in Niger reaching many people and effecting tremendous discussion and behavior change. Gobe da Haska (“Tomorrow Will be a Brighter Day”) was extremely popular throughout the country with a national survey after the initial broadcast reporting that 80 percent of respondents identified themselves as devoted listeners. That same national survey revealed that 67 percent of listeners had heard about exploitative child labor, compared to 28 percent of non-listeners and 55 percent of listeners had heard of child trafficking, compared to 28 percent of non-listeners.

42.8% of Niger children are subjected to child labor. Population Media Center's drama increased listeners having heard of exploitive child labor by 39%.

Population Size

16,899,327 (July 2013)

3.28%
Growth Rate

Projected Population Growth

Background

43%

Women in Niger average giving birth to seven children and 42.8% of these children born are subjected to child labor.

(UNICEF)

  • Growth Rate Compared to World: 7th (CIA, 2014)
  • Total Fertility Rate: 6.89 children/woman (CIA, 2014)
  • Births by Age 18: 50.9% (UNICEF Adolescents Indicators, 2008-2012)
  • Contraceptive Prevalence Rate: 13.9% (CIA, 2012)
  • HIV/AIDS Adult Prevalence Rate: 0.5% (CIA, 2012)
  • HIV/AIDS Compared to World: 62nd (CIA, 2012)
  • Female Genital Mutilation Prevalence Women: 2.2% (UNICEF Child Protection Indicators, 2002-2012)
  • Female Genital Mutilation Prevalence Daughters: 0.9% (UNICEF Child Protection Indicators, 2002-2012)
  • Population Below International Poverty Line: 43.6% (UNICEF Economic Indicators, 2007-2011)

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PMC broadcast a radio serial drama in Niger to address a number of social and health issues, emphasizing reproductive health and child labor.

About Niger

Niger is a country with a population of almost 17 million which is expected to triple by 2050. Niger has the third lowest ranking, 167 out of 169 countries worldwide, on the Human Development Index. Niger has the highest fertility rate in the world. Women average more than seven children.

Many parents find themselves struggling to provide for their many children, forcing children to leave their communities at a very young age in hopes of a better life or forcing their parents to sell them into slavery. These children often end up in situations where physical and sexual abuse is prevalent. More than half of Niger’s children are out of school, especially girls. Niger has the lowest female literacy rate in the world: 11 percent.

Current World Population

7,254,367,606

Net Growth During Your Visit

12,783