Nigeria produced 244.3 thousand tonnes of Onions and shallots, green in 2024, a 5.4% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 169,491 hg/ha, 2% below the Africa average of 172,191 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 231.7 | 175,089 | 13.2 |
| 2011 | 236 | 168,571 | 14 |
| 2012 | 240 | 160,000 | 15 |
| 2013 | 235 | 167,857 | 14 |
| 2014 | 235 | 167,857 | 14 |
| 2015 | 234.6 | 168,211 | 13.9 |
| 2016 | 234.1 | 167,614 | 14 |
| 2017 | 233.8 | 165,943 | 14.1 |
| 2018 | 233.7 | 164,164 | 14.2 |
| 2019 | 233.6 | 162,385 | 14.4 |
| 2020 | 233.6 | 160,940 | 14.5 |
| 2021 | 244.3 | 169,921 | 14.4 |
| 2022 | 243.7 | 168,923 | 14.4 |
| 2023 | 245 | 169,632 | 14.4 |
| 2024 | 244.3 | 169,491 | 14.4 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.