Nigeria produced 450 thousand tonnes of Sesame in 2024, a 201.2% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 12,857 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 7,424 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 149.4 | 4,603 | 324.6 |
| 2011 | 229.2 | 7,051 | 325 |
| 2012 | 994.8 | 19,932 | 499.1 |
| 2013 | 585 | 11,102 | 526.9 |
| 2014 | 435 | 7,769 | 559.9 |
| 2015 | 432.9 | 9,209 | 470.1 |
| 2016 | 593.6 | 6,393 | 928.5 |
| 2017 | 632.3 | 6,244 | 1,012.7 |
| 2018 | 522.7 | 6,652 | 785.8 |
| 2019 | 523.4 | 6,688 | 782.6 |
| 2020 | 195.4 | 5,561 | 351.4 |
| 2021 | 440 | 8,684 | 506.7 |
| 2022 | 420 | 12,353 | 340 |
| 2023 | 450 | 12,857 | 350 |
| 2024 | 450 | 12,857 | 350 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.