Niger produced 141 thousand tonnes of Sesame in 2024, a 64.5% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 5,665 hg/ha, 24% below the Africa average of 7,424 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.7 | 4,976 | 172.2 |
| 2011 | 88.5 | 4,871 | 181.7 |
| 2012 | 54 | 2,973 | 181.7 |
| 2013 | 55.6 | 4,181 | 133 |
| 2014 | 55.2 | 4,194 | 131.6 |
| 2015 | 34.1 | 4,494 | 75.9 |
| 2016 | 66.7 | 5,136 | 129.9 |
| 2017 | 49.3 | 4,199 | 117.3 |
| 2018 | 90.2 | 4,731 | 190.6 |
| 2019 | 97.7 | 4,669 | 209.2 |
| 2020 | 88.2 | 5,152 | 171.2 |
| 2021 | 84.7 | 4,130 | 205 |
| 2022 | 104.1 | 4,849 | 214.7 |
| 2023 | 125.4 | 5,230 | 239.8 |
| 2024 | 141 | 5,665 | 249 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.