Nigeria produced 179 thousand tonnes of Kola nuts in 2024, a 23.5% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 7,266 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 4,529 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 144.9 | 5,366 | 270.1 |
| 2011 | 138 | 6,000 | 230 |
| 2012 | 135 | 6,000 | 225 |
| 2013 | 132 | 6,000 | 220 |
| 2014 | 167.7 | 6,626 | 253.1 |
| 2015 | 177 | 6,560 | 269.8 |
| 2016 | 158.9 | 6,417 | 247.6 |
| 2017 | 167.9 | 6,487 | 258.8 |
| 2018 | 167.7 | 6,714 | 249.8 |
| 2019 | 169.2 | 6,958 | 243.2 |
| 2020 | 170.5 | 7,752 | 219.9 |
| 2021 | 171 | 7,897 | 216.6 |
| 2022 | 173.4 | 6,979 | 248.4 |
| 2023 | 176.6 | 7,238 | 244 |
| 2024 | 179 | 7,266 | 246.4 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.