Land under wheat production in Niger
Niger: Land under wheat production was 5,398 hectares in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Land under wheat production in Niger, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
Niger recorded 5,398 hectares for land under wheat production in 2011.
That represents a change of down 6.1% on the previous year and down 14.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, land under wheat production in Niger peaked at 6,324 hectares in 2001 and was at its lowest, 217 hectares, in 1969.
That places Niger 22nd out of 32 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Land under wheat production in Niger, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 815 hectares | — |
| 1962 | 938 hectares | +15.1% |
| 1963 | 640 hectares | -31.8% |
| 1964 | 795 hectares | +24.2% |
| 1965 | 592 hectares | -25.5% |
| 1966 | 556 hectares | -6.1% |
| 1967 | 300 hectares | -46.0% |
| 1968 | 600 hectares | +100.0% |
| 1969 | 217 hectares | -63.8% |
| 1970 | 430 hectares | +98.2% |
| 1971 | 320 hectares | -25.6% |
| 1972 | 288 hectares | -10.0% |
| 1973 | 825 hectares | +186.5% |
| 1974 | 1,620 hectares | +96.4% |
| 1975 | 1,400 hectares | -13.6% |
| 1976 | 900 hectares | -35.7% |
| 1977 | 1,200 hectares | +33.3% |
| 1978 | 895 hectares | -25.4% |
| 1979 | 900 hectares | +0.6% |
| 1980 | 1,000 hectares | +11.1% |
| 1981 | 1,700 hectares | +70.0% |
| 1982 | 2,100 hectares | +23.5% |
| 1983 | 2,100 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 4,360 hectares | +107.6% |
| 1985 | 3,485 hectares | -20.1% |
| 1986 | 4,040 hectares | +15.9% |
| 1987 | 4,000 hectares | -1.0% |
| 1988 | 2,000 hectares | -50.0% |
| 1989 | 2,100 hectares | +5.0% |
| 1990 | 4,500 hectares | +114.3% |
| 1991 | 4,000 hectares | -11.1% |
| 1992 | 3,000 hectares | -25.0% |
| 1993 | 2,000 hectares | -33.3% |
| 1994 | 1,200 hectares | -40.0% |
| 1995 | 2,800 hectares | +133.3% |
| 1996 | 3,000 hectares | +7.1% |
| 1997 | 2,685 hectares | -10.5% |
| 1998 | 3,198 hectares | +19.1% |
| 1999 | 6,000 hectares | +87.6% |
| 2000 | 5,892 hectares | -1.8% |
| 2001 | 6,324 hectares | +7.3% |
| 2002 | 3,300 hectares | -47.8% |
| 2003 | 3,392 hectares | +2.8% |
| 2004 | 5,800 hectares | +71.0% |
| 2005 | 6,195 hectares | +6.8% |
| 2006 | 5,200 hectares | -16.1% |
| 2007 | 4,700 hectares | -9.6% |
| 2008 | 5,800 hectares | +23.4% |
| 2009 | 5,700 hectares | -1.7% |
| 2010 | 5,750 hectares | +0.9% |
| 2011 | 5,398 hectares | -6.1% |
Niger compared with similar countries
- Niger's 5,398 hectares is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 9,844 hectares, 55% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
- Niger's 5,398 hectares is below the median for low income countries, which is 8,805 hectares, 61% of the median. (14 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 605.89 hectares | 217 hectares | 938 hectares | 9 |
| 1970s | 877.8 hectares | 288 hectares | 1,620 hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 2,688 hectares | 1,000 hectares | 4,360 hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,238 hectares | 1,200 hectares | 6,000 hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 5,230 hectares | 3,300 hectares | 6,324 hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,574 hectares | 5,398 hectares | 5,750 hectares | 2 |
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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 wheat production in Niger?
- Land under wheat production in Niger was 5,398 hectares in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest land under wheat production recorded in Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 6,324 hectares in 2001.
- What is the lowest land under wheat production recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 217 hectares in 1969.
- How does Niger rank for land under wheat production?
- Niger ranks 22nd out of 32 countries with data for 2011.
- Is land under wheat production rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.6%. 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 wheat production (hectares). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Land under wheat 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.