Sorghum production in Niger
Niger: Sorghum production was 807,268 metric tons in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
807,268 metric tons
Change on year
down 38.1%
World rank
8th
of 41 countries
All-time high
1.30 million metric tons
in 2010
All-time low
126,134 metric tons
in 1973
Years of data
51
1961–2011
Sorghum production in Niger, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in metric tons.
Analysis
Niger recorded 807,268 metric tons for sorghum production in 2011.
That represents a change of down 38.1% on the previous year and up 23.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sorghum production in Niger peaked at 1.30 million metric tons in 2010 and was at its lowest, 126,134 metric tons, in 1973.
That places Niger 8th out of 41 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Sorghum production in Niger, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 275,440 metric tons | — |
| 1962 | 320,375 metric tons | +16.3% |
| 1963 | 352,000 metric tons | +9.9% |
| 1964 | 315,425 metric tons | -10.4% |
| 1965 | 265,600 metric tons | -15.8% |
| 1966 | 277,082 metric tons | +4.3% |
| 1967 | 342,162 metric tons | +23.5% |
| 1968 | 215,100 metric tons | -37.1% |
| 1969 | 289,300 metric tons | +34.5% |
| 1970 | 230,200 metric tons | -20.4% |
| 1971 | 266,800 metric tons | +15.9% |
| 1972 | 208,400 metric tons | -21.9% |
| 1973 | 126,134 metric tons | -39.5% |
| 1974 | 218,850 metric tons | +73.5% |
| 1975 | 253,800 metric tons | +16.0% |
| 1976 | 286,600 metric tons | +12.9% |
| 1977 | 342,000 metric tons | +19.3% |
| 1978 | 371,200 metric tons | +8.5% |
| 1979 | 350,795 metric tons | -5.5% |
| 1980 | 367,900 metric tons | +4.9% |
| 1981 | 321,600 metric tons | -12.6% |
| 1982 | 358,731 metric tons | +11.5% |
| 1983 | 355,415 metric tons | -0.9% |
| 1984 | 236,496 metric tons | -33.5% |
| 1985 | 329,212 metric tons | +39.2% |
| 1986 | 360,363 metric tons | +9.5% |
| 1987 | 365,845 metric tons | +1.5% |
| 1988 | 560,186 metric tons | +53.1% |
| 1989 | 421,876 metric tons | -24.7% |
| 1990 | 281,276 metric tons | -33.3% |
| 1991 | 463,392 metric tons | +64.7% |
| 1992 | 386,656 metric tons | -16.6% |
| 1993 | 288,691 metric tons | -25.3% |
| 1994 | 393,030 metric tons | +36.1% |
| 1995 | 265,655 metric tons | -32.4% |
| 1996 | 408,256 metric tons | +53.7% |
| 1997 | 289,662 metric tons | -29.0% |
| 1998 | 502,731 metric tons | +73.6% |
| 1999 | 476,119 metric tons | -5.3% |
| 2000 | 370,716 metric tons | -22.1% |
| 2001 | 655,729 metric tons | +76.9% |
| 2002 | 636,300 metric tons | -3.0% |
| 2003 | 757,600 metric tons | +19.1% |
| 2004 | 599,500 metric tons | -20.9% |
| 2005 | 943,900 metric tons | +57.4% |
| 2006 | 929,265 metric tons | -1.6% |
| 2007 | 975,223 metric tons | +4.9% |
| 2008 | 1.23 million metric tons | +25.7% |
| 2009 | 738,661 metric tons | -39.8% |
| 2010 | 1.30 million metric tons | +76.6% |
| 2011 | 807,268 metric tons | -38.1% |
Niger compared with similar countries
- Niger's 807,268 metric tons is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 93,796 metric tons, 8.6× the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Niger's 807,268 metric tons is above the median for low income countries, which is 115,027 metric tons, 7.0× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 294,720 metric tons | 215,100 metric tons | 352,000 metric tons | 9 |
| 1970s | 265,478 metric tons | 126,134 metric tons | 371,200 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 367,762 metric tons | 236,496 metric tons | 560,186 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 375,547 metric tons | 265,655 metric tons | 502,731 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 783,314 metric tons | 370,716 metric tons | 1.23 million metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.06 million metric tons | 807,268 metric tons | 1.30 million metric tons | 2 |
Countries ranked near Niger
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 sorghum production in Niger?
- Sorghum production in Niger was 807,268 metric tons in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest sorghum production recorded in Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 1.30 million metric tons in 2010.
- What is the lowest sorghum production recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 126,134 metric tons in 1973.
- How does Niger rank for sorghum production?
- Niger ranks 8th out of 41 countries with data for 2011.
- Is sorghum production rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is up 23.1%. 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 Sorghum production (metric tons). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Production data on sorghum 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.