Nigeria produced 350 thousand tonnes of Cocoa in 2024, a -12.3% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 2,691 hg/ha, 35% below the Africa average of 4,119 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 399.2 | 3,137 | 1,272.4 |
| 2011 | 391 | 3,150 | 1,241.3 |
| 2012 | 383 | 3,024 | 1,266.3 |
| 2013 | 367 | 2,960 | 1,239.8 |
| 2014 | 329.9 | 2,882 | 1,144.7 |
| 2015 | 302.1 | 2,858 | 1,056.9 |
| 2016 | 298 | 2,841 | 1,048.9 |
| 2017 | 250 | 2,802 | 892.1 |
| 2018 | 270 | 2,842 | 950.1 |
| 2019 | 250 | 2,823 | 885.6 |
| 2020 | 357.6 | 3,009 | 1,188.5 |
| 2021 | 280 | 2,780 | 1,007.3 |
| 2022 | 300 | 2,729 | 1,099.3 |
| 2023 | 350 | 2,724 | 1,285 |
| 2024 | 350 | 2,691 | 1,300.4 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.