diff --git a/requirements.txt b/requirements.txt
index 444bb57..e174f24 100644
--- a/requirements.txt
+++ b/requirements.txt
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 wheel==0.23.0
-numpy==1.8.1
+numpy==1.22.0
 astropy==1.0.3
 numpydoc
 git+https://github.com/transientlunatic/pylightcurve