Agriculture — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand) in Nigeria
Nigeria: Agriculture — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand) was 73.13 1000 Int$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
73.13 1000 Int$ per square kilometre
Change on year
up 0.3%
World rank
46th
of 172 countries
All-time high
73.13 1000 Int$ per square kilometre
in 2023
All-time low
11.64 1000 Int$ per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Agriculture — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand) in Nigeria, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in 1000 Int$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2023, agriculture — gross production value (constant 2014-2016 thousand) in Nigeria stood at 73.13 1000 Int$ per square kilometre. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.
That represents a change of up 0.3% on the previous year and up 40.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agriculture — gross production value (constant 2014-2016 thousand) in Nigeria peaked at 73.13 1000 Int$ per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 11.64 1000 Int$ per square kilometre, in 1961.
That places Nigeria 46th out of 172 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Agriculture — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand) in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 11.64 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 12.14 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 1963 | 12.67 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 1964 | 13.05 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +3.0% |
| 1965 | 13.6 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +4.2% |
| 1966 | 13.06 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | -4.0% |
| 1967 | 13.67 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +4.7% |
| 1968 | 13.88 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +1.5% |
| 1969 | 15.45 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +11.3% |
| 1970 | 16.58 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +7.3% |
| 1971 | 14.97 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | -9.7% |
| 1972 | 13.36 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | -10.8% |
| 1973 | 14 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +4.8% |
| 1974 | 15.52 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +10.9% |
| 1975 | 14.63 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | -5.7% |
| 1976 | 13.96 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | -4.6% |
| 1977 | 13.8 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | -1.2% |
| 1978 | 13.5 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | -2.1% |
| 1979 | 13.79 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +2.1% |
| 1980 | 14.63 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +6.1% |
| 1981 | 14.61 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | -0.2% |
| 1982 | 15.05 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +3.0% |
| 1983 | 15.28 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +1.5% |
| 1984 | 16.21 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +6.1% |
| 1985 | 17.38 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +7.2% |
| 1986 | 18.25 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +5.0% |
| 1987 | 18.68 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +2.4% |
| 1988 | 21.11 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +13.0% |
| 1989 | 23.23 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +10.0% |
| 1990 | 24.48 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +5.4% |
| 1991 | 27.64 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +12.9% |
| 1992 | 29.64 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +7.2% |
| 1993 | 31.29 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +5.5% |
| 1994 | 32.38 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +3.5% |
| 1995 | 33.79 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 1996 | 35.36 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +4.7% |
| 1997 | 36.55 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +3.4% |
| 1998 | 37.89 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +3.6% |
| 1999 | 39.54 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 2000 | 39.85 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +0.8% |
| 2001 | 39.77 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | -0.2% |
| 2002 | 41.78 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +5.0% |
| 2003 | 43.57 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 2004 | 46.32 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +6.3% |
| 2005 | 48.85 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +5.4% |
| 2006 | 51.83 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +6.1% |
| 2007 | 48.6 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | -6.2% |
| 2008 | 51.61 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +6.2% |
| 2009 | 46.36 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | -10.2% |
| 2010 | 52.3 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +12.8% |
| 2011 | 48.56 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | -7.1% |
| 2012 | 52.97 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +9.1% |
| 2013 | 51.99 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | -1.8% |
| 2014 | 58.06 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +11.7% |
| 2015 | 59.69 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +2.8% |
| 2016 | 63.85 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +7.0% |
| 2017 | 65.09 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +1.9% |
| 2018 | 68.5 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +5.2% |
| 2019 | 67.41 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | -1.6% |
| 2020 | 68.49 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +1.6% |
| 2021 | 71.5 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 2022 | 72.93 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +2.0% |
| 2023 | 73.13 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | +0.3% |
Nigeria compared with similar countries
- Nigeria's 73.13 1000 Int$ per square kilometre is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 31.16 1000 Int$ per square kilometre, 2.3× the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Nigeria's 73.13 1000 Int$ per square kilometre is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 18.91 1000 Int$ per square kilometre, 3.9× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 13.24 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 11.64 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 15.45 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 14.41 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 13.36 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 16.58 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 17.44 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 14.61 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 23.23 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 32.86 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 24.48 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 39.54 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 45.85 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 39.77 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 51.83 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 58.84 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 48.56 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 68.5 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 71.51 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 68.49 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 73.13 1000 Int$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
- 43 Nepal 73.73 1000 Int$ per square kilometre compare
- 44 Ukraine 73.71 1000 Int$ per square kilometre compare
- 45 Dominica 73.15 1000 Int$ per square kilometre compare
- 47 Austria 72.94 1000 Int$ per square kilometre compare
- 48 Azerbaijan 69.99 1000 Int$ per square kilometre compare
- 49 Uganda 69.41 1000 Int$ per square kilometre compare
More agriculture & rural data for Nigeria
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 2.38 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.2298 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 281.32 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.1218 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3622 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 23.0% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 23.0% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.4% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.6% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agriculture — gross production value (constant 2014-2016 thousand) in Nigeria?
- Agriculture — gross production value (constant 2014-2016 thousand) in Nigeria was 73.13 1000 Int$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest agriculture — gross production value (constant 2014-2016 thousand) recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 73.13 1000 Int$ per square kilometre in 2023.
- What is the lowest agriculture — gross production value (constant 2014-2016 thousand) recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.64 1000 Int$ per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does Nigeria rank for agriculture — gross production value (constant 2014-2016 thousand)?
- Nigeria ranks 46th out of 172 countries with data for 2023.
- Is agriculture — gross production value (constant 2014-2016 thousand) rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 40.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Agriculture — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand I$), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Agriculture — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand I$) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Agriculture — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand I$) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Agriculture — Gross Production Value Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Agriculture — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand I$) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.