Niger produced 1,907.7 thousand tonnes of Sorghum in 2024, a 46.5% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 5,563 hg/ha, 48% below the Africa average of 10,746 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,301.8 | 3,919 | 3,322.1 |
| 2011 | 770.3 | 2,676 | 2,878.8 |
| 2012 | 1,375.7 | 4,422 | 3,111.1 |
| 2013 | 1,320.2 | 3,703 | 3,565.1 |
| 2014 | 1,426 | 3,992 | 3,572.3 |
| 2015 | 1,918.3 | 5,614 | 3,416.8 |
| 2016 | 1,808.3 | 5,016 | 3,604.7 |
| 2017 | 1,945.1 | 5,091 | 3,820.7 |
| 2018 | 2,100.2 | 5,390 | 3,896.4 |
| 2019 | 1,896.6 | 5,061 | 3,747.7 |
| 2020 | 2,132.3 | 5,807 | 3,672.2 |
| 2021 | 1,207.2 | 3,431 | 3,519.1 |
| 2022 | 2,101.7 | 5,550 | 3,786.9 |
| 2023 | 1,700.9 | 4,811 | 3,535.3 |
| 2024 | 1,907.7 | 5,563 | 3,429.2 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.