Lettuce and chicory production in Niger
In 2024 Niger produced 667,661 t of lettuce and chicory, the 6th largest in the world (2.37% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 640%. This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 28,817 ha, yield 23.2 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 667,661 t
- World rank
- 6 of 103
- 10-year change
- +640%
- Record
- 667,661 t
- 2024
Lettuce and chicory in Niger, 1990–2024 (tonnes)
Niger compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 2.4%
- 0.36% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 23.2
- world 21.9 (+5.8%)
- kg per person
- 24.7
- world 3.46
- 10-year change
- +640%
- world +12%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Spain | 916,400 | 3.2% |
| 5 | Italy | 688,680 | 2.4% |
| 6 | Niger | 667,661 | 2.4% |
| 7 | Turkey | 602,848 | 2.1% |
| 8 | Japan | 555,776 | 2.0% |
Map of world production of lettuce and chicory
Share of the world total; Niger is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 667,661 | +1.8% | 28,817 | 23.17 |
| 2023 | 656,040 | +38% | 25,407 | 25.82 |
| 2022 | 474,031 | +55% | 18,234 | 26.00 |
| 2021 | 305,671 | −1.9% | 11,680 | 26.17 |
| 2020 | 311,609 | +44% | 11,884 | 26.22 |
| 2019 | 216,594 | +27% | 8,961 | 24.17 |
| 2018 | 170,017 | −1.0% | 7,486 | 22.71 |
| 2017 | 171,665 | −1.6% | 7,858 | 21.85 |
| 2016 | 174,434 | +6.8% | 8,688 | 20.08 |
| 2015 | 163,266 | +81% | 7,964 | 20.50 |
| 2014 | 90,227 | +17% | 4,078 | 22.13 |
| 2013 | 76,838 | +19% | 4,184 | 18.36 |
| 2012 | 64,596 | −6.2% | 4,184 | 15.44 |
| 2011 | 68,885 | +3.6% | 4,378 | 15.73 |
| 2010 | 66,464 | 0.0% | 4,449 | 14.94 |
| 2009 | 66,464 | −14% | 4,266 | 15.58 |
| 2008 | 77,327 | +29% | 4,658 | 16.60 |
| 2007 | 60,000 | +20% | 4,000 | 15.00 |
| 2006 | 50,000 | +18% | 3,800 | 13.16 |
| 2005 | 42,204 | −7.9% | 3,500 | 12.06 |
| 2004 | 45,848 | +1.9% | 4,000 | 11.46 |
| 2003 | 44,999 | +7.4% | 4,200 | 10.71 |
| 2002 | 41,890 | +4.7% | 4,263 | 9.83 |
| 2001 | 40,000 | −4.8% | 4,400 | 9.09 |
| 2000 | 42,033 | +64% | 4,500 | 9.34 |
| 1999 | 25,645 | −49% | 2,800 | 9.16 |
| 1998 | 50,288 | +26% | 5,500 | 9.14 |
| 1997 | 40,000 | +14% | 4,400 | 9.09 |
| 1996 | 35,000 | +17% | 3,800 | 9.21 |
| 1995 | 30,000 | +20% | 3,300 | 9.09 |
| 1994 | 25,000 | +25% | 2,700 | 9.26 |
| 1993 | 20,000 | +33% | 2,200 | 9.09 |
| 1992 | 15,000 | +50% | 1,600 | 9.38 |
| 1991 | 10,000 | +100% | 1,100 | 9.09 |
| 1990 | 5,000 | — | 550 | 9.09 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 17 t USD 47,000
- Importer rank
- 134 of 155
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 lettuce and chicory in Niger?
Niger produced 667,661 t in 2024, 2.4% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Niger rank in the world for production of lettuce and chicory?
Niger ranked 6th of 103 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 52.1% of the world total.
How has the production of lettuce and chicory in Niger changed?
It rose by 640% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +12% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.
What is the yield of lettuce and chicory in Niger?
23.2 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (667,661 t from 28,817 ha), against a world average of 21.9 t/ha.
Does Niger export or import lettuce and chicory?
In 2024 Niger reported no exports and imports of 17 t (USD 47,000), 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. 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.