Nigeria produced 8,605.6 thousand tonnes of Taro in 2024, a 191.0% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 61,747 hg/ha, 28% below the Africa average of 85,802 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,957.1 | 56,853 | 520.1 |
| 2011 | 3,011.7 | 67,376 | 447 |
| 2012 | 3,058.3 | 49,106 | 622.8 |
| 2013 | 3,058.3 | 49,106 | 622.8 |
| 2014 | 3,273 | 51,142 | 640 |
| 2015 | 3,276.7 | 39,631 | 826.8 |
| 2016 | 7,151.2 | 75,495 | 947.2 |
| 2017 | 7,549.5 | 71,125 | 1,061.4 |
| 2018 | 7,930.8 | 71,207 | 1,113.8 |
| 2019 | 7,900.1 | 64,586 | 1,223.2 |
| 2020 | 7,867.2 | 59,062 | 1,332 |
| 2021 | 8,202.6 | 61,328 | 1,337.5 |
| 2022 | 8,200 | 62,043 | 1,321.7 |
| 2023 | 8,267.3 | 61,986 | 1,333.7 |
| 2024 | 8,605.6 | 61,747 | 1,393.7 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.