Population
The population was estimated in 2000 at 216,245 and 346,595 inhabitants in the 2001 census, consisting of ethnic Kanouris, Hausas, Toubous, Tuaregs, Fula, and the so-called Diffa Arabs. The total annual growth rate is around 1.2% and it is one of the least populated areas of Niger ( 2.2 people/km²).
The population is 85% sedentary and 15% nomadic, practicing seasonal migration with their livestock (Transhumism). The demographic structure, fairly constant over time, is 37% aged less than 20, 57% between 20 - 60, and 6% older than 60 years old.
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