Nigeria produced 1,228.6 thousand tonnes of Potatoes in 2024, a 19.7% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 37,550 hg/ha, 73% below the Africa average of 141,054 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,026.3 | 38,584 | 266 |
| 2011 | 1,077.1 | 34,906 | 308.6 |
| 2012 | 1,085.1 | 36,015 | 301.3 |
| 2013 | 1,125 | 36,252 | 310.3 |
| 2014 | 1,173.1 | 37,039 | 316.7 |
| 2015 | 1,240.4 | 38,934 | 318.6 |
| 2016 | 1,179.5 | 36,822 | 320.3 |
| 2017 | 1,235 | 38,768 | 318.6 |
| 2018 | 1,218.3 | 37,318 | 326.5 |
| 2019 | 1,210.9 | 37,632 | 321.8 |
| 2020 | 1,246.4 | 37,589 | 331.6 |
| 2021 | 1,225.2 | 37,512 | 326.6 |
| 2022 | 1,227.5 | 37,577 | 326.7 |
| 2023 | 1,233 | 37,560 | 328.3 |
| 2024 | 1,228.6 | 37,550 | 327.2 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.