Nigeria produced 5.6 thousand tonnes of Tobacco in 2024, a -38.5% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 5,856 hg/ha, 52% below the Africa average of 12,202 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.1 | 6,131 | 14.8 |
| 2011 | 7.7 | 6,085 | 12.6 |
| 2012 | 6.7 | 6,112 | 10.9 |
| 2013 | 5.7 | 6,132 | 9.4 |
| 2014 | 5.4 | 5,951 | 9.1 |
| 2015 | 5 | 5,263 | 9.5 |
| 2016 | 5.5 | 5,670 | 9.7 |
| 2017 | 6 | 6,122 | 9.8 |
| 2018 | 5.5 | 5,690 | 9.7 |
| 2019 | 5.7 | 5,829 | 9.7 |
| 2020 | 5.5 | 5,952 | 9.3 |
| 2021 | 5.6 | 5,822 | 9.6 |
| 2022 | 5.6 | 5,866 | 9.5 |
| 2023 | 5.6 | 5,879 | 9.5 |
| 2024 | 5.6 | 5,856 | 9.5 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.