Cereal production in Niger
Niger: Cereal production was 5.97 million metric tons in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
5.97 million metric tons
Change on year
up 17.9%
World rank
47th
of 181 countries
All-time high
6.10 million metric tons
in 2018
All-time low
803,477 metric tons
in 1973
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Cereal production in Niger, 1961–2024
Source: FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Measured in metric tons.
Analysis
The most recent figure for cereal production in Niger is 5.97 million metric tons, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 17.9% on the previous year and up 21.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cereal production in Niger peaked at 6.10 million metric tons in 2018 and was at its lowest, 803,477 metric tons, in 1973.
Niger ranks 47th of 181 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.
Cereal production in Niger, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1.06 million metric tons | — |
| 1962 | 1.27 million metric tons | +19.2% |
| 1963 | 1.34 million metric tons | +5.3% |
| 1964 | 1.35 million metric tons | +0.7% |
| 1965 | 1.07 million metric tons | -20.5% |
| 1966 | 1.14 million metric tons | +6.8% |
| 1967 | 1.38 million metric tons | +20.6% |
| 1968 | 989,433 metric tons | -28.2% |
| 1969 | 1.42 million metric tons | +44.0% |
| 1970 | 1.14 million metric tons | -20.0% |
| 1971 | 1.26 million metric tons | +10.1% |
| 1972 | 1.16 million metric tons | -7.4% |
| 1973 | 803,477 metric tons | -30.9% |
| 1974 | 1.14 million metric tons | +41.6% |
| 1975 | 870,820 metric tons | -23.5% |
| 1976 | 1.35 million metric tons | +54.9% |
| 1977 | 1.51 million metric tons | +11.8% |
| 1978 | 1.54 million metric tons | +2.0% |
| 1979 | 1.64 million metric tons | +6.8% |
| 1980 | 1.77 million metric tons | +8.1% |
| 1981 | 1.69 million metric tons | -4.9% |
| 1982 | 1.70 million metric tons | +1.0% |
| 1983 | 1.72 million metric tons | +1.0% |
| 1984 | 1.07 million metric tons | -37.8% |
| 1985 | 1.85 million metric tons | +72.7% |
| 1986 | 1.83 million metric tons | -0.8% |
| 1987 | 1.44 million metric tons | -21.5% |
| 1988 | 2.39 million metric tons | +66.0% |
| 1989 | 1.84 million metric tons | -23.0% |
| 1990 | 2.14 million metric tons | +16.1% |
| 1991 | 2.20 million metric tons | +2.9% |
| 1992 | 2.33 million metric tons | +6.2% |
| 1993 | 2.27 million metric tons | -2.8% |
| 1994 | 1.86 million metric tons | -17.8% |
| 1995 | 2.25 million metric tons | +20.5% |
| 1996 | 2.09 million metric tons | -7.0% |
| 1997 | 1.85 million metric tons | -11.4% |
| 1998 | 2.98 million metric tons | +60.9% |
| 1999 | 2.84 million metric tons | -4.5% |
| 2000 | 2.13 million metric tons | -25.2% |
| 2001 | 3.11 million metric tons | +46.3% |
| 2002 | 3.32 million metric tons | +6.9% |
| 2003 | 3.37 million metric tons | +1.3% |
| 2004 | 2.68 million metric tons | -20.3% |
| 2005 | 3.67 million metric tons | +36.6% |
| 2006 | 4.03 million metric tons | +9.9% |
| 2007 | 3.85 million metric tons | -4.5% |
| 2008 | 4.88 million metric tons | +27.0% |
| 2009 | 3.51 million metric tons | -28.2% |
| 2010 | 5.26 million metric tons | +50.1% |
| 2011 | 3.62 million metric tons | -31.2% |
| 2012 | 5.33 million metric tons | +47.4% |
| 2013 | 4.36 million metric tons | -18.2% |
| 2014 | 4.92 million metric tons | +12.7% |
| 2015 | 5.46 million metric tons | +11.2% |
| 2016 | 5.85 million metric tons | +7.1% |
| 2017 | 5.90 million metric tons | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 6.10 million metric tons | +3.4% |
| 2019 | 5.34 million metric tons | -12.5% |
| 2020 | 5.78 million metric tons | +8.2% |
| 2021 | 3.50 million metric tons | -39.3% |
| 2022 | 5.96 million metric tons | +70.1% |
| 2023 | 5.06 million metric tons | -15.1% |
| 2024 | 5.97 million metric tons | +17.9% |
Niger compared with similar countries
- Niger's 5.97 million metric tons is above the median for low income countries, which is 2.71 million metric tons, 2.2× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Niger's 5.97 million metric tons is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.10 million metric tons, 2.8× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.22 million metric tons | 989,433 metric tons | 1.42 million metric tons | 9 |
| 1970s | 1.24 million metric tons | 803,477 metric tons | 1.64 million metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.73 million metric tons | 1.07 million metric tons | 2.39 million metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.28 million metric tons | 1.85 million metric tons | 2.98 million metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.45 million metric tons | 2.13 million metric tons | 4.88 million metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.22 million metric tons | 3.62 million metric tons | 6.10 million metric tons | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.25 million metric tons | 3.50 million metric tons | 5.97 million metric tons | 5 |
Countries ranked near Niger
More agriculture & rural data for Niger
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 8.84 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.4759 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 368.98 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 2.87 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0011 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.8163 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 47.6% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 47.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.3% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.0% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cereal production in Niger?
- Cereal production in Niger was 5.97 million metric tons in 2024, according to FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
- What is the highest cereal production recorded in Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 6.10 million metric tons in 2018.
- What is the lowest cereal production recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 803,477 metric tons in 1973.
- How does Niger rank for cereal production?
- Niger ranks 47th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
- Is cereal production rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Niger data come from?
- The figures come from FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), published as part of Cereal production (metric tons). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Production data on cereals relate to crops harvested for dry grain only. Cereal crops harvested for hay or harvested green for food, feed, or silage and those used for grazing are excluded.