Nigeria produced 886.5 thousand tonnes of Papayas in 2024, a 18.2% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 92,963 hg/ha, 29% below the Africa average of 130,644 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 750 | 80,763 | 92.9 |
| 2011 | 760 | 80,851 | 94 |
| 2012 | 775 | 81,579 | 95 |
| 2013 | 800 | 85,106 | 94 |
| 2014 | 850 | 90,234 | 94.2 |
| 2015 | 879.3 | 94,893 | 92.7 |
| 2016 | 843.1 | 92,354 | 91.3 |
| 2017 | 838.2 | 91,255 | 91.8 |
| 2018 | 835.7 | 90,294 | 92.6 |
| 2019 | 843.6 | 89,523 | 94.2 |
| 2020 | 852.2 | 89,046 | 95.7 |
| 2021 | 870 | 91,417 | 95.2 |
| 2022 | 874.6 | 92,037 | 95 |
| 2023 | 880.6 | 92,500 | 95.2 |
| 2024 | 886.5 | 92,963 | 95.4 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-07.