Land under rice production in Nigeria
Nigeria: Land under rice production was 2.58 million hectares in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Land under rice production in Nigeria, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
The most recent figure for land under rice production in Nigeria is 2.58 million hectares, measured in 2011.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.0% on the previous year and up 21.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, land under rice production in Nigeria peaked at 2.73 million hectares in 2006 and was at its lowest, 149,000 hectares, in 1961.
That places Nigeria 1st out of 42 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the top 10%.
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 | 201,222 hectares | 149,000 hectares | 262,000 hectares | 9 |
| 1970s | 280,900 hectares | 172,000 hectares | 400,000 hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 783,800 hectares | 550,000 hectares | 1.65 million hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.77 million hectares | 1.21 million hectares | 2.19 million hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.29 million hectares | 1.84 million hectares | 2.73 million hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.51 million hectares | 2.43 million hectares | 2.58 million hectares | 2 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
- 2 Madagascar 1.91 million hectares compare
- 3 Tanzania, United Republic of 1.12 million hectares compare
- 4 Guinea 850,000 hectares 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 land under rice production in Nigeria?
- Land under rice production in Nigeria was 2.58 million hectares in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest land under rice production recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 2.73 million hectares in 2006.
- What is the lowest land under rice production recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 149,000 hectares in 1961.
- How does Nigeria rank for land under rice production?
- Nigeria ranks 1st out of 42 countries with data for 2011.
- Is land under rice production rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.8%. 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, electronic files and web site, published as part of Land under rice production (hectares). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Land under rice 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.