Cashew nuts, in shell — Gross Production Value in Nigeria
Nigeria: Cashew nuts, in shell — Gross Production Value was 4.95 million 1000 SLC in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
4.95 million 1000 SLC
Change on year
down 8.5%
World rank
7th
of 23 countries
All-time high
48.92 million 1000 SLC
in 2009
All-time low
428,069 1000 SLC
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Cashew nuts, in shell — Gross Production Value in Nigeria, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 SLC.
Analysis
The most recent figure for cashew nuts, in shell — gross production value in Nigeria is 4.95 million 1000 SLC, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 8.5% on the previous year and down 18.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cashew nuts, in shell — gross production value in Nigeria peaked at 48.92 million 1000 SLC in 2009 and was at its lowest, 428,069 1000 SLC, in 1961.
Nigeria ranks 7th of 23 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Cashew nuts, in shell — Gross Production Value in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | 1000 SLC | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 428,069 1000 SLC | — |
| 1962 | 856,139 1000 SLC | +100.0% |
| 1963 | 917,292 1000 SLC | +7.1% |
| 1964 | 1.16 million 1000 SLC | +26.7% |
| 1965 | 1.35 million 1000 SLC | +15.8% |
| 1966 | 1.41 million 1000 SLC | +4.5% |
| 1967 | 1.47 million 1000 SLC | +4.3% |
| 1968 | 1.53 million 1000 SLC | +4.2% |
| 1969 | 1.53 million 1000 SLC | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 1.53 million 1000 SLC | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 1.53 million 1000 SLC | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 1.53 million 1000 SLC | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 1.53 million 1000 SLC | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 1.53 million 1000 SLC | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 1.53 million 1000 SLC | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 1.53 million 1000 SLC | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 1.53 million 1000 SLC | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 1.53 million 1000 SLC | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 1.53 million 1000 SLC | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 1.53 million 1000 SLC | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 1.53 million 1000 SLC | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 1.53 million 1000 SLC | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 1.53 million 1000 SLC | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 1.53 million 1000 SLC | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 1.53 million 1000 SLC | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 1.53 million 1000 SLC | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 1.53 million 1000 SLC | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 1.53 million 1000 SLC | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 1.53 million 1000 SLC | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 1.83 million 1000 SLC | +20.0% |
| 1991 | 2.75 million 1000 SLC | +50.0% |
| 1992 | 3.36 million 1000 SLC | +22.2% |
| 1993 | 4.59 million 1000 SLC | +36.4% |
| 1994 | 5.20 million 1000 SLC | +13.3% |
| 1995 | 5.81 million 1000 SLC | +11.8% |
| 1996 | 6.73 million 1000 SLC | +15.8% |
| 1997 | 7.64 million 1000 SLC | +13.6% |
| 1998 | 9.30 million 1000 SLC | +21.6% |
| 1999 | 25.50 million 1000 SLC | +174.3% |
| 2000 | 28.50 million 1000 SLC | +11.8% |
| 2001 | 29.66 million 1000 SLC | +4.1% |
| 2002 | 31.43 million 1000 SLC | +6.0% |
| 2003 | 32.04 million 1000 SLC | +1.9% |
| 2004 | 33.94 million 1000 SLC | +5.9% |
| 2005 | 36.32 million 1000 SLC | +7.0% |
| 2006 | 38.89 million 1000 SLC | +7.1% |
| 2007 | 40.36 million 1000 SLC | +3.8% |
| 2008 | 41.29 million 1000 SLC | +2.3% |
| 2009 | 48.92 million 1000 SLC | +18.5% |
| 2010 | 48.42 million 1000 SLC | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 34.40 million 1000 SLC | -28.9% |
| 2012 | 25.24 million 1000 SLC | -26.6% |
| 2013 | 11.78 million 1000 SLC | -53.3% |
| 2014 | 6.05 million 1000 SLC | -48.6% |
| 2015 | 5.94 million 1000 SLC | -1.9% |
| 2016 | 6.01 million 1000 SLC | +1.2% |
| 2017 | 6.12 million 1000 SLC | +1.7% |
| 2018 | 6.12 million 1000 SLC | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 6.21 million 1000 SLC | +1.5% |
| 2020 | 5.62 million 1000 SLC | -9.4% |
| 2021 | 5.50 million 1000 SLC | -2.1% |
| 2022 | 5.50 million 1000 SLC | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 5.41 million 1000 SLC | -1.7% |
| 2024 | 4.95 million 1000 SLC | -8.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.18 million 1000 SLC | 428,069 1000 SLC | 1.53 million 1000 SLC | 9 |
| 1970s | 1.53 million 1000 SLC | 1.53 million 1000 SLC | 1.53 million 1000 SLC | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.53 million 1000 SLC | 1.53 million 1000 SLC | 1.53 million 1000 SLC | 10 |
| 1990s | 7.27 million 1000 SLC | 1.83 million 1000 SLC | 25.50 million 1000 SLC | 10 |
| 2000s | 36.14 million 1000 SLC | 28.50 million 1000 SLC | 48.92 million 1000 SLC | 10 |
| 2010s | 15.63 million 1000 SLC | 5.94 million 1000 SLC | 48.42 million 1000 SLC | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.40 million 1000 SLC | 4.95 million 1000 SLC | 5.62 million 1000 SLC | 5 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
- 4 India 68.32 million 1000 SLC compare
- 5 Madagascar 9.13 million 1000 SLC compare
- 6 Sri Lanka 6.08 million 1000 SLC compare
- 8 Philippines 4.11 million 1000 SLC compare
- 9 Togo 3.55 million 1000 SLC compare
- 10 Mozambique 2.44 million 1000 SLC 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)
- Agriculture share gdp 22.98 (2025)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 22.98 (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 value in Nigeria?
- Cashew nuts, in shell — gross production value in Nigeria was 4.95 million 1000 SLC in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest cashew nuts, in shell — gross production value recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 48.92 million 1000 SLC in 2009.
- What is the lowest cashew nuts, in shell — gross production value recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 428,069 1000 SLC in 1961.
- How does Nigeria rank for cashew nuts, in shell — gross production value?
- Nigeria ranks 7th out of 23 countries with data for 2024.
- Is cashew nuts, in shell — gross production value 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 Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand SLC). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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