Bananas production in Nigeria
In 2024 Nigeria produced 6.9 million t of bananas, the 6th largest in the world (4.95% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 133%. The record was 7.4 million t in 2021. Area harvested: 468,358 ha, yield 14.7 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 6.9 million t
- World rank
- 6 of 118
- 10-year change
- +133%
- Record
- 7.4 million t
- 2021
Bananas in Nigeria, 1991–2024 (tonnes)
Nigeria compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 5.0%
- 2.6% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 14.7
- world 23.7 (−38%)
- kg per person
- 29.7
- world 17.1
- 10-year change
- +133%
- world +21%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Ecuador | 7,585,653 | 5.4% |
| 5 | Brazil | 7,046,345 | 5.1% |
| 6 | Nigeria | 6,907,142 | 5.0% |
| 7 | Philippines | 5,641,130 | 4.0% |
| 8 | Angola | 5,213,106 | 3.7% |
Map of world production of bananas
Share of the world total; Nigeria is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,907,142 | +8.6% | 468,358 | 14.75 |
| 2023 | 6,361,501 | −12% | 456,037 | 13.95 |
| 2022 | 7,235,555 | −2.1% | 560,943 | 12.90 |
| 2021 | 7,388,610 | +32% | 525,177 | 14.07 |
| 2020 | 5,583,830 | +14% | 476,070 | 11.73 |
| 2019 | 4,911,305 | +14% | 461,179 | 10.65 |
| 2018 | 4,326,600 | +11% | 449,599 | 9.62 |
| 2017 | 3,905,552 | +7.8% | 443,080 | 8.81 |
| 2016 | 3,621,915 | +6.9% | 442,141 | 8.19 |
| 2015 | 3,388,649 | +14% | 443,486 | 7.64 |
| 2014 | 2,968,431 | +1.1% | 451,304 | 6.58 |
| 2013 | 2,936,988 | +0.3% | 456,604 | 6.43 |
| 2012 | 2,927,658 | +0.4% | 464,505 | 6.30 |
| 2011 | 2,917,442 | +9.0% | 470,086 | 6.21 |
| 2010 | 2,675,530 | −0.9% | 449,220 | 5.96 |
| 2009 | 2,700,000 | −1.0% | 450,000 | 6.00 |
| 2008 | 2,727,000 | −8.8% | 462,000 | 5.90 |
| 2007 | 2,991,000 | +7.4% | 474,000 | 6.31 |
| 2006 | 2,785,000 | +7.5% | 457,000 | 6.09 |
| 2005 | 2,591,000 | +7.0% | 447,000 | 5.80 |
| 2004 | 2,421,000 | +7.0% | 440,000 | 5.50 |
| 2003 | 2,263,000 | +6.4% | 435,000 | 5.20 |
| 2002 | 2,127,000 | +6.4% | 426,000 | 4.99 |
| 2001 | 1,999,000 | +1.5% | 408,000 | 4.90 |
| 2000 | 1,969,000 | +3.5% | 386,000 | 5.10 |
| 1999 | 1,902,000 | +5.5% | 385,000 | 4.94 |
| 1998 | 1,803,000 | +3.4% | 268,000 | 6.73 |
| 1997 | 1,744,000 | +3.4% | 260,000 | 6.71 |
| 1996 | 1,687,000 | +3.4% | 256,000 | 6.59 |
| 1995 | 1,632,000 | −2.0% | 250,000 | 6.53 |
| 1994 | 1,665,000 | +2.6% | 246,000 | 6.77 |
| 1993 | 1,623,000 | +15% | 230,000 | 7.06 |
| 1992 | 1,417,000 | +5.8% | 188,000 | 7.54 |
| 1991 | 1,339,000 | — | 178,000 | 7.52 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 70 t USD 6,000
- Exporter rank
- 85 of 107
- Imports
- 68 t USD 8,000
- Importer rank
- 120 of 139
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of bananas in Nigeria?
Nigeria produced 6.9 million t in 2024, 5.0% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Nigeria rank in the world for production of bananas?
Nigeria ranked 6th of 118 countries in 2024. The largest producer was India with 27.0% of the world total.
How has the production of bananas in Nigeria changed?
It rose by 133% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +21% for the world. The record was 7.4 million t in 2021.
What is the yield of bananas in Nigeria?
14.7 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (6.9 million t from 468,358 ha), against a world average of 23.7 t/ha.
Does Nigeria export or import bananas?
In 2024 Nigeria reported exports of 70 t (USD 6,000) and imports of 68 t (USD 8,000), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2024 figure for Nigeria is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.