Land under maize production in Niger
Niger: Land under maize production was 8,308 hectares in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Land under maize production in Niger, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
In 2011, land under maize production in Niger stood at 8,308 hectares.
That represents a change of down 33.0% on the previous year and down 6.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, land under maize production in Niger peaked at 17,771 hectares in 2007 and was at its lowest, 936 hectares, in 1993.
That places Niger 43rd out of 49 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3,719 hectares | 2,840 hectares | 5,105 hectares | 9 |
| 1970s | 7,492 hectares | 2,670 hectares | 15,800 hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 10,645 hectares | 3,634 hectares | 16,000 hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,424 hectares | 936 hectares | 5,600 hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 8,631 hectares | 1,186 hectares | 17,771 hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 10,353 hectares | 8,308 hectares | 12,398 hectares | 2 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Niger
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 10.30 billion current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 47.6% (2025)
- Rural population 22.79 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 2.8% (2025)
- Rural population 81.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.0% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.3% (2024)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 47.59 (2025)
- Agriculture share gdp 47.59 (2025)
- Land under cereal production 10.33 million hectares (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is land under maize production in Niger?
- Land under maize production in Niger was 8,308 hectares in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest land under maize production recorded in Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 17,771 hectares in 2007.
- What is the lowest land under maize production recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 936 hectares in 1993.
- How does Niger rank for land under maize production?
- Niger ranks 43rd out of 49 countries with data for 2011.
- Is land under maize production rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Niger data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site, published as part of Land under maize production (hectares). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Land under maize production refers to harvested area, although some countries report only sown or cultivated area. Production data on relate to crop harvested for dry grain only. Crop harvested for hay or harvested green for food, feed, or silage and those used for grazing are excluded.