Niger produced 4.9 thousand tonnes of Fonio in 2024, a -10.9% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 7,193 hg/ha, 11% below the Africa average of 8,041 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.5 | 4,826 | 11.3 |
| 2011 | 5 | 4,271 | 11.6 |
| 2012 | 5.9 | 5,237 | 11.3 |
| 2013 | 7.1 | 9,809 | 7.2 |
| 2014 | 3.7 | 5,139 | 7.2 |
| 2015 | 5.8 | 4,989 | 11.6 |
| 2016 | 6.1 | 5,572 | 11 |
| 2017 | 6.2 | 5,488 | 11.3 |
| 2018 | 6.4 | 6,189 | 10.3 |
| 2019 | 6 | 5,912 | 10.2 |
| 2020 | 5.7 | 6,779 | 8.4 |
| 2021 | 4 | 5,242 | 7.7 |
| 2022 | 6.1 | 6,813 | 8.9 |
| 2023 | 5.7 | 6,933 | 8.2 |
| 2024 | 4.9 | 7,193 | 6.8 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-07.