Cashew nuts, in shell — Gross Production Index Number in Nigeria
Nigeria: Cashew nuts, in shell — Gross Production Index Number was 82.47 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Cashew nuts, in shell — Gross Production Index Number in Nigeria, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
Analysis
In 2024, cashew nuts, in shell — gross production index number in Nigeria stood at 82.47.
That represents a change of down 8.5% on the previous year and down 18.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cashew nuts, in shell — gross production index number in Nigeria peaked at 815.08 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 7.13, in 1961.
That places Nigeria 28th out of 32 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Cashew nuts, in shell — Gross Production Index Number in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 7.13 | — |
| 1962 | 14.26 | +100.0% |
| 1963 | 15.28 | +7.2% |
| 1964 | 19.36 | +26.7% |
| 1965 | 22.41 | +15.8% |
| 1966 | 23.43 | +4.6% |
| 1967 | 24.45 | +4.4% |
| 1968 | 25.47 | +4.2% |
| 1969 | 25.47 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 25.47 | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 25.47 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 25.47 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 25.47 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 25.47 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 25.47 | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 25.47 | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 25.47 | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 25.47 | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 25.47 | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 25.47 | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 25.47 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 25.47 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 25.47 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 25.47 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 25.47 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 25.47 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 25.47 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 25.47 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 25.47 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 30.57 | +20.0% |
| 1991 | 45.85 | +50.0% |
| 1992 | 56.04 | +22.2% |
| 1993 | 76.41 | +36.3% |
| 1994 | 86.6 | +13.3% |
| 1995 | 96.79 | +11.8% |
| 1996 | 112.07 | +15.8% |
| 1997 | 127.36 | +13.6% |
| 1998 | 154.87 | +21.6% |
| 1999 | 424.86 | +174.3% |
| 2000 | 474.78 | +11.7% |
| 2001 | 494.14 | +4.1% |
| 2002 | 523.69 | +6.0% |
| 2003 | 533.88 | +1.9% |
| 2004 | 565.46 | +5.9% |
| 2005 | 605.2 | +7.0% |
| 2006 | 647.99 | +7.1% |
| 2007 | 672.44 | +3.8% |
| 2008 | 687.99 | +2.3% |
| 2009 | 815.08 | +18.5% |
| 2010 | 806.65 | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 573.18 | -28.9% |
| 2012 | 420.53 | -26.6% |
| 2013 | 196.29 | -53.3% |
| 2014 | 100.88 | -48.6% |
| 2015 | 98.98 | -1.9% |
| 2016 | 100.14 | +1.2% |
| 2017 | 101.88 | +1.7% |
| 2018 | 101.88 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 103.41 | +1.5% |
| 2020 | 93.65 | -9.4% |
| 2021 | 91.7 | -2.1% |
| 2022 | 91.7 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 90.14 | -1.7% |
| 2024 | 82.47 | -8.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 19.7 | 7.13 | 25.47 | 9 |
| 1970s | 25.47 | 25.47 | 25.47 | 10 |
| 1980s | 25.47 | 25.47 | 25.47 | 10 |
| 1990s | 121.14 | 30.57 | 424.86 | 10 |
| 2000s | 602.07 | 474.78 | 815.08 | 10 |
| 2010s | 260.38 | 98.98 | 806.65 | 10 |
| 2020s | 89.93 | 82.47 | 93.65 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
- 25 China 96.03 compare
- 25 China, mainland 96.03 compare
- 27 Peru 93.44 compare
- 29 Philippines 69.52 compare
- 30 Guinea-Bissau 63.81 compare
- 31 Kenya 31 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 cashew nuts, in shell — gross production index number in Nigeria?
- Cashew nuts, in shell — gross production index number in Nigeria was 82.47 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest cashew nuts, in shell — gross production index number recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 815.08 in 2009.
- What is the lowest cashew nuts, in shell — gross production index number recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.13 in 1961.
- How does Nigeria rank for cashew nuts, in shell — gross production index number?
- Nigeria ranks 28th out of 32 countries with data for 2024.
- Is cashew nuts, in shell — gross production index number rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Cashew nuts, in shell — Gross Production Index Number (2014-2016 = 100). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The FAO indices of agricultural production show the relative level of the aggregate volume of agricultural production for each year in comparison with the base period 2014-2016. Indices for meat production are computed based on data on production from indigenous animals.