Nigeria produced 65.3 thousand tonnes of Dried Peppers in 2024, a 14.6% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 17,603 hg/ha, 54% below the Africa average of 38,255 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57 | 16,765 | 34 |
| 2011 | 59 | 16,857 | 35 |
| 2012 | 62 | 17,222 | 36 |
| 2013 | 60 | 17,143 | 35 |
| 2014 | 60.5 | 16,997 | 35.6 |
| 2015 | 64.8 | 17,136 | 37.8 |
| 2016 | 61.8 | 17,092 | 36.1 |
| 2017 | 62.6 | 17,162 | 36.5 |
| 2018 | 62.9 | 17,251 | 36.5 |
| 2019 | 63.1 | 17,319 | 36.4 |
| 2020 | 63.2 | 17,348 | 36.5 |
| 2021 | 64.3 | 17,422 | 36.9 |
| 2022 | 64.6 | 17,490 | 36.9 |
| 2023 | 64.9 | 17,546 | 37 |
| 2024 | 65.3 | 17,603 | 37.1 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.