Nigeria produced 11,164 thousand tonnes of Maize in 2024, a 45.4% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 20,298 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 19,527 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,676.9 | 18,502 | 4,149.3 |
| 2011 | 8,878.5 | 16,271 | 5,456.5 |
| 2012 | 8,694.9 | 15,118 | 5,751.3 |
| 2013 | 8,422.7 | 14,616 | 5,762.7 |
| 2014 | 10,790.6 | 17,002 | 6,346.6 |
| 2015 | 9,540.2 | 17,188 | 5,550.4 |
| 2016 | 10,532.3 | 17,837 | 5,904.9 |
| 2017 | 10,632.3 | 16,641 | 6,389.3 |
| 2018 | 10,934.1 | 16,716 | 6,541.2 |
| 2019 | 12,598.9 | 18,572 | 6,783.9 |
| 2020 | 12,403.3 | 20,506 | 6,048.6 |
| 2021 | 12,744.5 | 20,538 | 6,205.3 |
| 2022 | 12,948.9 | 22,326 | 5,800 |
| 2023 | 11,053 | 19,391 | 5,700 |
| 2024 | 11,164 | 20,298 | 5,500 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.