Nigeria produced 9,129.9 thousand tonnes of Rice in 2024, a 104.1% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 19,965 hg/ha, 24% below the Africa average of 26,243 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4,472.5 | 18,386 | 2,432.6 |
| 2011 | 4,612.6 | 20,325 | 2,269.4 |
| 2012 | 5,432.9 | 18,971 | 2,863.8 |
| 2013 | 5,818.2 | 19,845 | 2,931.8 |
| 2014 | 6,690 | 21,609 | 3,095.9 |
| 2015 | 7,573.4 | 20,742 | 3,651.2 |
| 2016 | 7,812.2 | 20,037 | 3,898.9 |
| 2017 | 7,835.1 | 20,810 | 3,765 |
| 2018 | 8,403.3 | 20,670 | 4,065.5 |
| 2019 | 8,435.5 | 20,441 | 4,126.7 |
| 2020 | 8,171.8 | 19,479 | 4,195.1 |
| 2021 | 8,342 | 19,310 | 4,320.1 |
| 2022 | 8,502 | 18,563 | 4,580 |
| 2023 | 8,902.2 | 19,740 | 4,509.8 |
| 2024 | 9,129.9 | 19,965 | 4,572.9 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.