Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c. — Area harvested (Other Area harvested) in Nigeria
Nigeria: Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c. — Area harvested (Other Area harvested) was 789,715 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c. — Area harvested in Nigeria, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, other vegetables, fresh n.e.c. — area harvested in Nigeria stood at 789,715 ha.
The figure is up 6.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other vegetables, fresh n.e.c. — area harvested in Nigeria peaked at 790,961 ha in 2021 and was at its lowest, 172,100 ha, in 1961.
That places Nigeria 6th out of 247 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c. — Area harvested (Other Area harvested) in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 172,100 ha | — |
| 1962 | 176,300 ha | +2.4% |
| 1963 | 180,400 ha | +2.3% |
| 1964 | 185,000 ha | +2.5% |
| 1965 | 189,600 ha | +2.5% |
| 1966 | 194,130 ha | +2.4% |
| 1967 | 199,150 ha | +2.6% |
| 1968 | 204,100 ha | +2.5% |
| 1969 | 209,100 ha | +2.4% |
| 1970 | 240,000 ha | +14.8% |
| 1971 | 245,000 ha | +2.1% |
| 1972 | 250,000 ha | +2.0% |
| 1973 | 255,000 ha | +2.0% |
| 1974 | 265,000 ha | +3.9% |
| 1975 | 275,000 ha | +3.8% |
| 1976 | 245,000 ha | -10.9% |
| 1977 | 220,000 ha | -10.2% |
| 1978 | 210,000 ha | -4.5% |
| 1979 | 200,000 ha | -4.8% |
| 1980 | 210,000 ha | +5.0% |
| 1981 | 210,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 220,000 ha | +4.8% |
| 1983 | 195,000 ha | -11.4% |
| 1984 | 235,000 ha | +20.5% |
| 1985 | 260,000 ha | +10.6% |
| 1986 | 265,000 ha | +1.9% |
| 1987 | 255,000 ha | -3.8% |
| 1988 | 275,000 ha | +7.8% |
| 1989 | 300,000 ha | +9.1% |
| 1990 | 350,000 ha | +16.7% |
| 1991 | 380,000 ha | +8.6% |
| 1992 | 400,000 ha | +5.3% |
| 1993 | 430,000 ha | +7.5% |
| 1994 | 480,000 ha | +11.6% |
| 1995 | 440,000 ha | -8.3% |
| 1996 | 580,000 ha | +31.8% |
| 1997 | 600,000 ha | +3.4% |
| 1998 | 630,000 ha | +5.0% |
| 1999 | 635,000 ha | +0.8% |
| 2000 | 620,754 ha | -2.2% |
| 2001 | 616,301 ha | -0.7% |
| 2002 | 660,000 ha | +7.1% |
| 2003 | 670,000 ha | +1.5% |
| 2004 | 687,012 ha | +2.5% |
| 2005 | 725,000 ha | +5.5% |
| 2006 | 750,000 ha | +3.4% |
| 2007 | 639,700 ha | -14.7% |
| 2008 | 626,900 ha | -2.0% |
| 2009 | 629,778 ha | +0.5% |
| 2010 | 724,335 ha | +15.0% |
| 2011 | 726,854 ha | +0.3% |
| 2012 | 732,698 ha | +0.8% |
| 2013 | 740,311 ha | +1.0% |
| 2014 | 743,340 ha | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 746,913 ha | +0.5% |
| 2016 | 752,114 ha | +0.7% |
| 2017 | 747,456 ha | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 760,614 ha | +1.8% |
| 2019 | 784,523 ha | +3.1% |
| 2020 | 789,836 ha | +0.7% |
| 2021 | 790,961 ha | +0.1% |
| 2022 | 788,440 ha | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 789,746 ha | +0.2% |
| 2024 | 789,715 ha | -0.0% |
Nigeria compared with similar countries
- Nigeria's 789,715 ha is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 8,684 ha, 90.9× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Nigeria's 789,715 ha is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 15,000 ha, 52.6× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c. — Area harvested (Other Area harvested) in Nigeria changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | +31.8% | 440,000 ha | 580,000 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 189,987 ha | 172,100 ha | 209,100 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 240,500 ha | 200,000 ha | 275,000 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 242,500 ha | 195,000 ha | 300,000 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 492,500 ha | 350,000 ha | 635,000 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 662,544 ha | 616,301 ha | 750,000 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 745,916 ha | 724,335 ha | 784,523 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 789,740 ha | 788,440 ha | 790,961 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
- 3 China, mainland 10.37 million ha compare
- 4 India 1.77 million ha compare
- 5 Viet Nam 895,625 ha compare
- 7 Philippines 660,478 ha compare
- 8 United Republic of Tanzania 337,353 ha compare
- 9 Nepal 311,885 ha compare
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 other vegetables, fresh n.e.c. — area harvested in Nigeria?
- Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c. — area harvested in Nigeria was 789,715 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest other vegetables, fresh n.e.c. — area harvested recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 790,961 ha in 2021.
- What is the lowest other vegetables, fresh n.e.c. — area harvested recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 172,100 ha in 1961.
- How does Nigeria rank for other vegetables, fresh n.e.c. — area harvested?
- Nigeria ranks 6th out of 247 countries with data for 2024.
- Is other vegetables, fresh n.e.c. — area harvested rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.2%. 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 Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c. — Area harvested. 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.