Nigeria produced 799.5 thousand tonnes of Green corn (maize) in 2024, a 18.2% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 39,722 hg/ha, 22% below the Africa average of 51,217 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 676.3 | 36,774 | 183.9 |
| 2011 | 740 | 37,000 | 200 |
| 2012 | 765 | 38,250 | 200 |
| 2013 | 740.6 | 37,616 | 196.9 |
| 2014 | 732.5 | 37,726 | 194.2 |
| 2015 | 748.3 | 38,026 | 196.8 |
| 2016 | 756.6 | 38,093 | 198.6 |
| 2017 | 764.4 | 38,366 | 199.2 |
| 2018 | 766.5 | 38,584 | 198.7 |
| 2019 | 771.6 | 38,739 | 199.2 |
| 2020 | 776.6 | 39,024 | 199 |
| 2021 | 787.5 | 39,295 | 200.4 |
| 2022 | 788 | 39,361 | 200.2 |
| 2023 | 793.7 | 39,553 | 200.7 |
| 2024 | 799.5 | 39,722 | 201.3 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.