Niger produced 44.3 thousand tonnes of Maize in 2024, a 352.0% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 12,151 hg/ha, 38% below the Africa average of 19,527 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.8 | 7,869 | 12.4 |
| 2011 | 7 | 8,405 | 8.3 |
| 2012 | 15.8 | 10,437 | 15.2 |
| 2013 | 17.8 | 12,326 | 14.5 |
| 2014 | 56.6 | 17,602 | 32.2 |
| 2015 | 35.4 | 12,229 | 28.9 |
| 2016 | 38 | 12,177 | 31.2 |
| 2017 | 38.3 | 14,257 | 26.9 |
| 2018 | 29.5 | 14,632 | 20.2 |
| 2019 | 37.9 | 15,599 | 24.3 |
| 2020 | 6.4 | 7,569 | 8.5 |
| 2021 | 5.7 | 5,428 | 10.5 |
| 2022 | 46.1 | 14,842 | 31.1 |
| 2023 | 43.4 | 14,147 | 30.7 |
| 2024 | 44.3 | 12,151 | 36.5 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.