Land under wheat production in Nigeria
Nigeria: Land under wheat production was 38,000 hectares in 2011. β Volatile
Land under wheat production in Nigeria, 1961β2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
Nigeria recorded 38,000 hectares for land under wheat production in 2011.
That represents a change of up 2.2% on the previous year and down 26.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, land under wheat production in Nigeria peaked at 72,000 hectares in 1987 and was at its lowest, 9,000 hectares, in 1961.
That places Nigeria 12th 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 10,333 hectares | 9,000 hectares | 11,000 hectares | 9 |
| 1970s | 10,750 hectares | 10,000 hectares | 12,000 hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 34,400 hectares | 10,000 hectares | 72,000 hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 33,620 hectares | 14,000 hectares | 60,000 hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 48,900 hectares | 26,000 hectares | 63,000 hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 37,600 hectares | 37,200 hectares | 38,000 hectares | 2 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
- 9 Kenya 131,509 hectares compare
- 10 Tanzania, United Republic of 108,287 hectares compare
- 11 Rwanda 44,284 hectares compare
- 13 Zambia 37,631 hectares compare
- 14 Eritrea, The State of 25,650 hectares compare
- 15 Lesotho, Kingdom of 20,136 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 wheat production in Nigeria?
- Land under wheat production in Nigeria was 38,000 hectares in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest land under wheat production recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 72,000 hectares in 1987.
- What is the lowest land under wheat production recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 9,000 hectares in 1961.
- How does Nigeria rank for land under wheat production?
- Nigeria ranks 12th out of 32 countries with data for 2011.
- Is land under wheat production rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 26.9%. 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 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.