This is a list of notable people from Niger:
Leaders and politicians
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
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