Nigeria produced 85.3 thousand tonnes of Fonio in 2024, a 7.8% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 4,871 hg/ha, 39% below the Africa average of 8,041 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.1 | 5,211 | 151.8 |
| 2011 | 81.9 | 4,862 | 168.5 |
| 2012 | 81.5 | 4,663 | 174.8 |
| 2013 | 81.9 | 4,541 | 180.3 |
| 2014 | 82.3 | 4,732 | 173.9 |
| 2015 | 83.1 | 4,968 | 167.2 |
| 2016 | 83.7 | 5,001 | 167.5 |
| 2017 | 84.8 | 4,959 | 170.9 |
| 2018 | 85.5 | 4,905 | 174.2 |
| 2019 | 85.8 | 4,861 | 176.4 |
| 2020 | 85.3 | 4,823 | 176.9 |
| 2021 | 84.9 | 4,852 | 174.9 |
| 2022 | 84.2 | 4,883 | 172.4 |
| 2023 | 83.9 | 4,877 | 172.1 |
| 2024 | 85.3 | 4,871 | 175 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.