Raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — Production (sheep Production) in Nigeria
Nigeria: Raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — Production (sheep Production) was 29,621 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — Production in Nigeria, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production in Nigeria stood at 29,621 t.
That represents a change of up 0.6% on the previous year and up 16.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production in Nigeria peaked at 31,231 t in 2011 and was at its lowest, 1,241 t, in 1961.
That places Nigeria 24th out of 234 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.
Raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — Production (sheep Production) in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1,241 t | — |
| 1962 | 1,301 t | +4.8% |
| 1963 | 1,401 t | +7.7% |
| 1964 | 1,481 t | +5.7% |
| 1965 | 1,602 t | +8.1% |
| 1966 | 1,622 t | +1.2% |
| 1967 | 1,742 t | +7.4% |
| 1968 | 1,722 t | -1.1% |
| 1969 | 2,002 t | +16.3% |
| 1970 | 2,202 t | +10.0% |
| 1971 | 2,275 t | +3.3% |
| 1972 | 2,293 t | +0.8% |
| 1973 | 2,457 t | +7.1% |
| 1974 | 2,621 t | +6.7% |
| 1975 | 2,974 t | +13.5% |
| 1976 | 3,631 t | +22.1% |
| 1977 | 3,822 t | +5.3% |
| 1978 | 4,404 t | +15.2% |
| 1979 | 4,805 t | +9.1% |
| 1980 | 5,105 t | +6.3% |
| 1981 | 5,606 t | +9.8% |
| 1982 | 5,706 t | +1.8% |
| 1983 | 5,906 t | +3.5% |
| 1984 | 6,306 t | +6.8% |
| 1985 | 6,607 t | +4.8% |
| 1986 | 6,807 t | +3.0% |
| 1987 | 7,007 t | +2.9% |
| 1988 | 7,207 t | +2.9% |
| 1989 | 7,608 t | +5.6% |
| 1990 | 8,008 t | +5.3% |
| 1991 | 8,609 t | +7.5% |
| 1992 | 8,809 t | +2.3% |
| 1993 | 9,209 t | +4.5% |
| 1994 | 11,291 t | +22.6% |
| 1995 | 11,992 t | +6.2% |
| 1996 | 12,512 t | +4.3% |
| 1997 | 15,836 t | +26.6% |
| 1998 | 17,327 t | +9.4% |
| 1999 | 19,199 t | +10.8% |
| 2000 | 21,001 t | +9.4% |
| 2001 | 23,263 t | +10.8% |
| 2002 | 23,650 t | +1.7% |
| 2003 | 23,891 t | +1.0% |
| 2004 | 24,448 t | +2.3% |
| 2005 | 24,989 t | +2.2% |
| 2006 | 25,742 t | +3.0% |
| 2007 | 26,339 t | +2.3% |
| 2008 | 26,448 t | +0.4% |
| 2009 | 27,083 t | +2.4% |
| 2010 | 31,031 t | +14.6% |
| 2011 | 31,231 t | +0.6% |
| 2012 | 22,372 t | -28.4% |
| 2013 | 24,766 t | +10.7% |
| 2014 | 25,385 t | +2.5% |
| 2015 | 26,020 t | +2.5% |
| 2016 | 26,670 t | +2.5% |
| 2017 | 27,337 t | +2.5% |
| 2018 | 28,036 t | +2.6% |
| 2019 | 28,137 t | +0.4% |
| 2020 | 28,092 t | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 29,050 t | +3.4% |
| 2022 | 29,272 t | +0.8% |
| 2023 | 29,450 t | +0.6% |
| 2024 | 29,621 t | +0.6% |
Nigeria compared with similar countries
- Nigeria's 29,621 t is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1,614 t, 18.4× the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Nigeria's 29,621 t is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 693.77 t, 42.7× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — Production (sheep Production) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | -28.4% | 31,231 t | 22,372 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,568 t | 1,241 t | 2,002 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 3,148 t | 2,202 t | 4,805 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 6,386 t | 5,105 t | 7,608 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 12,279 t | 8,008 t | 19,199 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 24,686 t | 21,001 t | 27,083 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 27,098 t | 22,372 t | 31,231 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 29,097 t | 28,092 t | 29,621 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
- 22 Uzbekistan 30,845 t compare
- 22 Uzbekistan 30,845 t compare
- 25 Saudi Arabia 28,720 t compare
- 26 Romania 25,614 t compare
- 27 Russian Federation 24,810 t compare
- 27 Russia 24,810 t 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 raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production in Nigeria?
- Raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production in Nigeria was 29,621 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 31,231 t in 2011.
- What is the lowest raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,241 t in 1961.
- How does Nigeria rank for raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production?
- Nigeria ranks 24th out of 234 countries with data for 2024.
- Is raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.7%. 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 Raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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.