Soy production, yield and area harvested in Nigeria
Nigeria: Soy production, yield and area harvested was 1.15 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.15 million tonnes
Change on year
down 23.3%
World rank
13th
of 116 countries
All-time high
1.50 million tonnes
in 2023
All-time low
42,000 tonnes
in 1983
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Soy production, yield and area harvested in Nigeria, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for soy production, yield and area harvested in Nigeria is 1.15 million tonnes, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 23.3% on the previous year and up 84.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, soy production, yield and area harvested in Nigeria peaked at 1.50 million tonnes in 2023 and was at its lowest, 42,000 tonnes, in 1983.
That places Nigeria 13th out of 116 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Soy production, yield and area harvested in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 57,000 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 69,000 tonnes | +21.1% |
| 1963 | 70,000 tonnes | +1.4% |
| 1964 | 59,000 tonnes | -15.7% |
| 1965 | 56,000 tonnes | -5.1% |
| 1966 | 60,000 tonnes | +7.1% |
| 1967 | 60,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 65,000 tonnes | +8.3% |
| 1969 | 62,000 tonnes | -4.6% |
| 1970 | 58,000 tonnes | -6.5% |
| 1971 | 63,000 tonnes | +8.6% |
| 1972 | 63,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 64,000 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1974 | 65,000 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1975 | 65,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 70,000 tonnes | +7.7% |
| 1977 | 70,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 72,000 tonnes | +2.9% |
| 1979 | 73,000 tonnes | +1.4% |
| 1980 | 75,000 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1981 | 78,000 tonnes | +4.0% |
| 1982 | 82,000 tonnes | +5.1% |
| 1983 | 42,000 tonnes | -48.8% |
| 1984 | 43,000 tonnes | +2.4% |
| 1985 | 60,000 tonnes | +39.5% |
| 1986 | 68,000 tonnes | +13.3% |
| 1987 | 107,000 tonnes | +57.4% |
| 1988 | 150,000 tonnes | +40.2% |
| 1989 | 300,000 tonnes | +100.0% |
| 1990 | 218,000 tonnes | -27.3% |
| 1991 | 145,000 tonnes | -33.5% |
| 1992 | 154,000 tonnes | +6.2% |
| 1993 | 163,000 tonnes | +5.8% |
| 1994 | 178,000 tonnes | +9.2% |
| 1995 | 287,000 tonnes | +61.2% |
| 1996 | 322,000 tonnes | +12.2% |
| 1997 | 361,000 tonnes | +12.1% |
| 1998 | 405,000 tonnes | +12.2% |
| 1999 | 410,000 tonnes | +1.2% |
| 2000 | 429,000 tonnes | +4.6% |
| 2001 | 436,000 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 2002 | 464,000 tonnes | +6.4% |
| 2003 | 494,000 tonnes | +6.5% |
| 2004 | 528,000 tonnes | +6.9% |
| 2005 | 565,000 tonnes | +7.0% |
| 2006 | 605,000 tonnes | +7.1% |
| 2007 | 580,000 tonnes | -4.1% |
| 2008 | 591,000 tonnes | +1.9% |
| 2009 | 426,590 tonnes | -27.8% |
| 2010 | 365,080 tonnes | -14.4% |
| 2011 | 492,852 tonnes | +35.0% |
| 2012 | 650,000 tonnes | +31.9% |
| 2013 | 517,960 tonnes | -20.3% |
| 2014 | 623,815 tonnes | +20.4% |
| 2015 | 588,523 tonnes | -5.7% |
| 2016 | 936,887 tonnes | +59.2% |
| 2017 | 993,955 tonnes | +6.1% |
| 2018 | 1.05 million tonnes | +6.0% |
| 2019 | 1.05 million tonnes | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 1.26 million tonnes | +20.4% |
| 2021 | 1.17 million tonnes | -7.6% |
| 2022 | 1.32 million tonnes | +13.2% |
| 2023 | 1.50 million tonnes | +13.6% |
| 2024 | 1.15 million tonnes | -23.3% |
Nigeria compared with similar countries
- Nigeria's 1.15 million tonnes is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 35,629 tonnes, 32.3× the median. (30 countries reporting)
- Nigeria's 1.15 million tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 69,291 tonnes, 16.6× the median. (25 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Soy production, yield and 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | +100.0% | 150,000 tonnes | 300,000 tonnes |
| 1995 | +61.2% | 178,000 tonnes | 287,000 tonnes |
| 1983 | -48.8% | 82,000 tonnes | 42,000 tonnes |
| 2016 | +59.2% | 588,523 tonnes | 936,887 tonnes |
| 1987 | +57.4% | 68,000 tonnes | 107,000 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 62,000 tonnes | 56,000 tonnes | 70,000 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 66,300 tonnes | 58,000 tonnes | 73,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 100,500 tonnes | 42,000 tonnes | 300,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 264,300 tonnes | 145,000 tonnes | 410,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 511,859 tonnes | 426,590 tonnes | 605,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 727,114 tonnes | 365,080 tonnes | 1.05 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.28 million tonnes | 1.15 million tonnes | 1.50 million tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
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)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 23.0% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 23.0% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.4% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.6% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is soy production, yield and area harvested in Nigeria?
- Soy production, yield and area harvested in Nigeria was 1.15 million tonnes in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest soy production, yield and area harvested recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 1.50 million tonnes in 2023.
- What is the lowest soy production, yield and area harvested recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 42,000 tonnes in 1983.
- How does Nigeria rank for soy production, yield and area harvested?
- Nigeria ranks 13th out of 116 countries with data for 2024.
- Is soy production, yield and area harvested rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 84.3%. 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 (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Soy production, yield and area harvested. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Shown is the change in soy production, yield and area used to grow the crop over time.