Niger produced 5.8 thousand tonnes of Seed Cotton in 2024, a 23.4% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 17,081 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 11,165 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.7 | 15,688 | 3 |
| 2011 | 5.5 | 17,113 | 3.2 |
| 2012 | 5.2 | 15,016 | 3.5 |
| 2013 | 5.5 | 15,215 | 3.6 |
| 2014 | 5.6 | 15,414 | 3.7 |
| 2015 | 6 | 15,612 | 3.8 |
| 2016 | 5.8 | 15,811 | 3.7 |
| 2017 | 5.9 | 16,010 | 3.7 |
| 2018 | 5.9 | 16,209 | 3.6 |
| 2019 | 5.9 | 16,408 | 3.6 |
| 2020 | 5.8 | 16,805 | 3.5 |
| 2021 | 5.8 | 17,098 | 3.4 |
| 2022 | 5.9 | 16,836 | 3.5 |
| 2023 | 6 | 16,958 | 3.5 |
| 2024 | 5.8 | 17,081 | 3.4 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.