Nigeria produced 4,287.6 thousand tonnes of Cowpeas in 2024, a 27.3% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 8,337 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 7,044 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,368.2 | 11,778 | 2,859.8 |
| 2011 | 1,643.9 | 5,441 | 3,021.2 |
| 2012 | 5,146 | 14,783 | 3,481 |
| 2013 | 4,630.5 | 12,887 | 3,593.3 |
| 2014 | 2,137.9 | 5,776 | 3,701.5 |
| 2015 | 2,306.2 | 6,343 | 3,635.7 |
| 2016 | 3,750.5 | 7,790 | 4,814.5 |
| 2017 | 3,874.7 | 7,736 | 5,008.4 |
| 2018 | 4,007.8 | 8,164 | 4,909.1 |
| 2019 | 4,064.7 | 8,243 | 4,931.3 |
| 2020 | 4,132.9 | 8,310 | 4,973.5 |
| 2021 | 4,213.1 | 8,356 | 5,042 |
| 2022 | 4,213.1 | 8,560 | 4,922 |
| 2023 | 4,285.8 | 8,560 | 5,006.9 |
| 2024 | 4,287.6 | 8,337 | 5,143 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.