Niger produced 164.8 thousand tonnes of Rice in 2024, a 60.3% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 33,824 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 26,243 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 102.8 | 30,742 | 33.4 |
| 2011 | 74.1 | 33,285 | 22.3 |
| 2012 | 71.3 | 42,439 | 16.8 |
| 2013 | 87.1 | 40,379 | 21.6 |
| 2014 | 103.9 | 40,479 | 25.7 |
| 2015 | 90.8 | 43,427 | 20.9 |
| 2016 | 104.4 | 44,407 | 23.5 |
| 2017 | 112.6 | 47,318 | 23.8 |
| 2018 | 101.6 | 33,917 | 30 |
| 2019 | 121.8 | 45,537 | 26.7 |
| 2020 | 115 | 41,756 | 27.5 |
| 2021 | 134 | 40,634 | 33 |
| 2022 | 144.4 | 37,996 | 38 |
| 2023 | 142.6 | 36,363 | 39.2 |
| 2024 | 164.8 | 33,824 | 48.7 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.