Nigeria produced 582.6 thousand tonnes of Melonseed in 2024, a 14.8% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 6,459 hg/ha, 62% below the Africa average of 17,124 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 507.3 | 10,802 | 469.7 |
| 2011 | 518.9 | 11,878 | 436.8 |
| 2012 | 526.6 | 6,672 | 789.2 |
| 2013 | 534 | 6,062 | 880.8 |
| 2014 | 550.2 | 5,571 | 987.6 |
| 2015 | 566.7 | 6,709 | 844.6 |
| 2016 | 550.3 | 6,085 | 904.4 |
| 2017 | 567.3 | 5,945 | 954.2 |
| 2018 | 585.1 | 6,493 | 901.1 |
| 2019 | 567.6 | 6,485 | 875.2 |
| 2020 | 592.9 | 6,425 | 922.8 |
| 2021 | 581.8 | 6,467 | 899.7 |
| 2022 | 580.8 | 6,459 | 899.2 |
| 2023 | 585.2 | 6,450 | 907.2 |
| 2024 | 582.6 | 6,459 | 902 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.