Nigeria produced 43.9 thousand tonnes of Wheat in 2024, a -60.2% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 15,741 hg/ha, 32% below the Africa average of 23,019 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 110.4 | 14,844 | 74.4 |
| 2011 | 165 | 12,791 | 129 |
| 2012 | 100 | 10,189 | 98.1 |
| 2013 | 80 | 10,000 | 80 |
| 2014 | 91.3 | 13,043 | 70 |
| 2015 | 60 | 10,000 | 60 |
| 2016 | 60 | 10,000 | 60 |
| 2017 | 82.8 | 16,779 | 49.3 |
| 2018 | 88.4 | 17,142 | 51.5 |
| 2019 | 86.9 | 16,826 | 51.6 |
| 2020 | 55 | 11,000 | 50 |
| 2021 | 36.9 | 31,255 | 11.8 |
| 2022 | 31.4 | 21,827 | 14.4 |
| 2023 | 48.9 | 15,866 | 30.8 |
| 2024 | 43.9 | 15,741 | 27.9 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.