Includes official and accepted business languages spoken in this country/economy.
Last Published: 6/26/2017
The official language of Niger is French, which most potential business partners and government officials speak.  The two most important local languages are Hausa and Djarma.
Some Nigerien business people can conduct basic business in English but many are not comfortable with extended or technical conversations.
High-level professional interpretation is available at $300-400 per day for business meetings.

 

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