Land under sorghum production in Niger
Niger: Land under sorghum production was 2.88 million hectares in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
2.88 million hectares
Change on year
down 13.3%
World rank
3rd
of 41 countries
All-time high
3.32 million hectares
in 2010
All-time low
447,996 hectares
in 1973
Years of data
51
1961–2011
Land under sorghum production in Niger, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
The most recent figure for land under sorghum production in Niger is 2.88 million hectares, measured in 2011.
That represents a change of down 13.3% on the previous year and up 10.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, land under sorghum production in Niger peaked at 3.32 million hectares in 2010 and was at its lowest, 447,996 hectares, in 1973.
Niger ranks 3rd of 41 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Land under sorghum production in Niger, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 453,467 hectares | — |
| 1962 | 463,500 hectares | +2.2% |
| 1963 | 485,000 hectares | +4.6% |
| 1964 | 453,000 hectares | -6.6% |
| 1965 | 465,000 hectares | +2.6% |
| 1966 | 545,700 hectares | +17.4% |
| 1967 | 530,200 hectares | -2.8% |
| 1968 | 595,600 hectares | +12.3% |
| 1969 | 595,000 hectares | -0.1% |
| 1970 | 593,100 hectares | -0.3% |
| 1971 | 579,300 hectares | -2.3% |
| 1972 | 566,800 hectares | -2.2% |
| 1973 | 447,996 hectares | -21.0% |
| 1974 | 547,700 hectares | +22.3% |
| 1975 | 790,900 hectares | +44.4% |
| 1976 | 615,500 hectares | -22.2% |
| 1977 | 732,500 hectares | +19.0% |
| 1978 | 795,900 hectares | +8.7% |
| 1979 | 716,660 hectares | -10.0% |
| 1980 | 768,313 hectares | +7.2% |
| 1981 | 982,300 hectares | +27.9% |
| 1982 | 1.13 million hectares | +15.5% |
| 1983 | 1.11 million hectares | -2.4% |
| 1984 | 1.10 million hectares | -0.8% |
| 1985 | 1.14 million hectares | +4.0% |
| 1986 | 1.09 million hectares | -4.2% |
| 1987 | 1.34 million hectares | +22.7% |
| 1988 | 1.47 million hectares | +9.9% |
| 1989 | 1.62 million hectares | +9.7% |
| 1990 | 2.24 million hectares | +38.4% |
| 1991 | 2.18 million hectares | -2.8% |
| 1992 | 2.53 million hectares | +16.3% |
| 1993 | 2.24 million hectares | -11.6% |
| 1994 | 2.00 million hectares | -10.5% |
| 1995 | 1.93 million hectares | -3.4% |
| 1996 | 2.12 million hectares | +9.3% |
| 1997 | 1.88 million hectares | -11.0% |
| 1998 | 2.24 million hectares | +19.0% |
| 1999 | 2.10 million hectares | -6.4% |
| 2000 | 2.16 million hectares | +2.7% |
| 2001 | 2.60 million hectares | +20.8% |
| 2002 | 2.24 million hectares | -14.0% |
| 2003 | 2.27 million hectares | +1.3% |
| 2004 | 2.22 million hectares | -2.2% |
| 2005 | 2.48 million hectares | +11.6% |
| 2006 | 2.68 million hectares | +8.3% |
| 2007 | 2.84 million hectares | +5.8% |
| 2008 | 3.06 million hectares | +7.6% |
| 2009 | 2.54 million hectares | -16.7% |
| 2010 | 3.32 million hectares | +30.6% |
| 2011 | 2.88 million hectares | -13.3% |
Niger compared with similar countries
- Niger's 2.88 million hectares is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 119,355 hectares, 24.1× the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Niger's 2.88 million hectares is above the median for low income countries, which is 257,610 hectares, 11.2× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 509,607 hectares | 453,000 hectares | 595,600 hectares | 9 |
| 1970s | 638,636 hectares | 447,996 hectares | 795,900 hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.18 million hectares | 768,313 hectares | 1.62 million hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.15 million hectares | 1.88 million hectares | 2.53 million hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.51 million hectares | 2.16 million hectares | 3.06 million hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.10 million hectares | 2.88 million hectares | 3.32 million hectares | 2 |
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 land under sorghum production in Niger?
- Land under sorghum production in Niger was 2.88 million hectares in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest land under sorghum production recorded in Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 3.32 million hectares in 2010.
- What is the lowest land under sorghum production recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 447,996 hectares in 1973.
- How does Niger rank for land under sorghum production?
- Niger ranks 3rd out of 41 countries with data for 2011.
- Is land under sorghum production rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.5%. 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 sorghum production (hectares). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Land under sorghum 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.