Nigeria produced 1,673.9 thousand tonnes of Onions in 2024, a 24.3% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 27,323 hg/ha, 85% below the Africa average of 183,655 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,346.2 | 19,360 | 695.3 |
| 2011 | 716.3 | 19,180 | 373.4 |
| 2012 | 899.7 | 23,290 | 386.3 |
| 2013 | 899.7 | 23,290 | 386.3 |
| 2014 | 1,178.4 | 23,615 | 499 |
| 2015 | 1,219.9 | 25,079 | 486.4 |
| 2016 | 1,249.5 | 27,984 | 446.5 |
| 2017 | 1,346.1 | 26,772 | 502.8 |
| 2018 | 1,417 | 25,768 | 549.9 |
| 2019 | 1,464.3 | 25,769 | 568.2 |
| 2020 | 1,517.3 | 25,733 | 589.6 |
| 2021 | 1,534.4 | 25,752 | 595.9 |
| 2022 | 1,575.4 | 26,065 | 604.4 |
| 2023 | 1,646.5 | 26,974 | 610.4 |
| 2024 | 1,673.9 | 27,323 | 612.6 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.