Oilcrops, Cake Equivalent — Production in Nigeria
Nigeria: Oilcrops, Cake Equivalent — Production was 3.58 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Oilcrops, Cake Equivalent — Production in Nigeria, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for oilcrops, cake equivalent — production in Nigeria is 3.58 million t, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.3% on the previous year and up 32.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, oilcrops, cake equivalent — production in Nigeria peaked at 3.86 million t in 2023 and was at its lowest, 490,544 t, in 1982.
Nigeria ranks 17th of 244 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Oilcrops, Cake Equivalent — Production in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 994,172 t | — |
| 1962 | 1.13 million t | +13.4% |
| 1963 | 1.15 million t | +2.4% |
| 1964 | 1.10 million t | -4.6% |
| 1965 | 1.16 million t | +5.3% |
| 1966 | 1.03 million t | -11.3% |
| 1967 | 935,315 t | -9.0% |
| 1968 | 1.03 million t | +9.9% |
| 1969 | 1.05 million t | +2.4% |
| 1970 | 989,749 t | -5.9% |
| 1971 | 840,334 t | -15.1% |
| 1972 | 832,317 t | -1.0% |
| 1973 | 719,818 t | -13.5% |
| 1974 | 1.04 million t | +43.9% |
| 1975 | 586,365 t | -43.4% |
| 1976 | 574,576 t | -2.0% |
| 1977 | 643,172 t | +11.9% |
| 1978 | 607,286 t | -5.6% |
| 1979 | 554,486 t | -8.7% |
| 1980 | 529,686 t | -4.5% |
| 1981 | 521,234 t | -1.6% |
| 1982 | 490,544 t | -5.9% |
| 1983 | 534,699 t | +9.0% |
| 1984 | 534,986 t | +0.1% |
| 1985 | 586,676 t | +9.7% |
| 1986 | 728,380 t | +24.2% |
| 1987 | 696,845 t | -4.3% |
| 1988 | 943,199 t | +35.4% |
| 1989 | 1.03 million t | +8.8% |
| 1990 | 1.05 million t | +2.8% |
| 1991 | 1.10 million t | +4.3% |
| 1992 | 1.11 million t | +1.3% |
| 1993 | 1.10 million t | -1.0% |
| 1994 | 1.18 million t | +7.2% |
| 1995 | 1.37 million t | +15.6% |
| 1996 | 1.69 million t | +24.0% |
| 1997 | 1.84 million t | +8.8% |
| 1998 | 1.88 million t | +2.2% |
| 1999 | 2.05 million t | +8.7% |
| 2000 | 2.08 million t | +1.8% |
| 2001 | 2.02 million t | -3.1% |
| 2002 | 2.13 million t | +5.4% |
| 2003 | 2.25 million t | +5.9% |
| 2004 | 2.39 million t | +6.1% |
| 2005 | 2.54 million t | +6.3% |
| 2006 | 2.73 million t | +7.5% |
| 2007 | 2.32 million t | -14.9% |
| 2008 | 2.36 million t | +1.6% |
| 2009 | 2.17 million t | -7.9% |
| 2010 | 2.58 million t | +18.6% |
| 2011 | 2.39 million t | -7.4% |
| 2012 | 2.96 million t | +24.1% |
| 2013 | 2.33 million t | -21.5% |
| 2014 | 2.71 million t | +16.4% |
| 2015 | 2.71 million t | +0.2% |
| 2016 | 3.41 million t | +25.6% |
| 2017 | 3.52 million t | +3.3% |
| 2018 | 3.57 million t | +1.3% |
| 2019 | 3.45 million t | -3.2% |
| 2020 | 3.47 million t | +0.5% |
| 2021 | 3.53 million t | +1.7% |
| 2022 | 3.68 million t | +4.3% |
| 2023 | 3.86 million t | +4.8% |
| 2024 | 3.58 million t | -7.3% |
Nigeria compared with similar countries
- Nigeria's 3.58 million t is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 97,423 t, 36.7× the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Nigeria's 3.58 million t is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 148,970 t, 24.0× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.06 million t | 935,315 t | 1.16 million t | 9 |
| 1970s | 738,401 t | 554,486 t | 1.04 million t | 10 |
| 1980s | 659,201 t | 490,544 t | 1.03 million t | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.44 million t | 1.05 million t | 2.05 million t | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.30 million t | 2.02 million t | 2.73 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.96 million t | 2.33 million t | 3.57 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.62 million t | 3.47 million t | 3.86 million t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
More agriculture & rural data for Nigeria
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.9222 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.1938 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.5433 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.2993 hectares per person (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is oilcrops, cake equivalent — production in Nigeria?
- Oilcrops, cake equivalent — production in Nigeria was 3.58 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest oilcrops, cake equivalent — production recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 3.86 million t in 2023.
- What is the lowest oilcrops, cake equivalent — production recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 490,544 t in 1982.
- How does Nigeria rank for oilcrops, cake equivalent — production?
- Nigeria ranks 17th out of 244 countries with data for 2024.
- Is oilcrops, cake equivalent — production rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 32.1%. 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 of the United Nations, published as part of Oilcrops, Cake Equivalent — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides annual statistics on crop and livestock production across countries and territories. For crops, data are provided on area harvested, production quantities and yields. For livestock, data are provided on animal stocks, numbers of producing and slaughtered animals, and the production of meat, milk, eggs and other livestock products. The dataset also includes information on production quantities for selected processed products, such as vegetable oils, sugar, fibres, beer, wine and major dairy products.