Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c. production in Nigeria
In 2024 Nigeria produced 7.1 million t of other vegetables, fresh n.e.c., the 4th largest in the world (2.51% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 5.2%. The record was 7.2 million t in 2019. Area harvested: 789,715 ha, yield 8.9 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 7.1 million t
- World rank
- 4 of 177
- 10-year change
- +5.2%
- Record
- 7.2 million t
- 2019
Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c. in Nigeria, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Nigeria compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 2.5%
- 2.5% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 8.9
- world 14.5 (−38%)
- kg per person
- 30.4
- world 34.5
- 10-year change
- +5.2%
- world +4.1%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | India | 26,077,397 | 9.3% |
| 3 | Vietnam | 16,497,308 | 5.9% |
| 4 | Nigeria | 7,062,626 | 2.5% |
| 5 | Philippines | 5,477,115 | 1.9% |
| 6 | Nepal | 4,440,116 | 1.6% |
Map of world production of other vegetables, fresh n.e.c.
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 | 7,062,626 | +0.1% | 789,715 | 8.94 |
| 2023 | 7,057,238 | −0.5% | 789,746 | 8.94 |
| 2022 | 7,089,976 | +0.7% | 788,440 | 8.99 |
| 2021 | 7,040,663 | −0.0% | 790,961 | 8.90 |
| 2020 | 7,041,074 | −2.0% | 789,836 | 8.91 |
| 2019 | 7,188,190 | +4.3% | 784,523 | 9.16 |
| 2018 | 6,892,726 | −2.1% | 760,614 | 9.06 |
| 2017 | 7,042,308 | +4.9% | 747,456 | 9.42 |
| 2016 | 6,712,452 | −3.0% | 752,114 | 8.92 |
| 2015 | 6,923,418 | +3.1% | 746,913 | 9.27 |
| 2014 | 6,714,350 | +3.3% | 743,340 | 9.03 |
| 2013 | 6,499,588 | +3.0% | 740,311 | 8.78 |
| 2012 | 6,309,068 | +2.8% | 732,698 | 8.61 |
| 2011 | 6,136,054 | +2.3% | 726,854 | 8.44 |
| 2010 | 5,998,811 | +4.3% | 724,335 | 8.28 |
| 2009 | 5,752,013 | +0.8% | 629,778 | 9.13 |
| 2008 | 5,705,000 | +17% | 626,900 | 9.10 |
| 2007 | 4,861,720 | −14% | 639,700 | 7.60 |
| 2006 | 5,651,000 | +9.0% | 750,000 | 7.53 |
| 2005 | 5,185,000 | +7.0% | 725,000 | 7.15 |
| 2004 | 4,845,000 | +7.0% | 687,012 | 7.05 |
| 2003 | 4,528,000 | +6.4% | 670,000 | 6.76 |
| 2002 | 4,256,000 | +6.4% | 660,000 | 6.45 |
| 2001 | 4,000,000 | +1.4% | 616,301 | 6.49 |
| 2000 | 3,945,000 | +2.0% | 620,754 | 6.36 |
| 1999 | 3,868,000 | +1.4% | 635,000 | 6.09 |
| 1998 | 3,815,000 | +4.3% | 630,000 | 6.06 |
| 1997 | 3,657,000 | +4.3% | 600,000 | 6.10 |
| 1996 | 3,506,000 | +34% | 580,000 | 6.04 |
| 1995 | 2,608,000 | −8.3% | 440,000 | 5.93 |
| 1994 | 2,843,000 | +14% | 480,000 | 5.92 |
| 1993 | 2,494,000 | +11% | 430,000 | 5.80 |
| 1992 | 2,243,000 | +11% | 400,000 | 5.61 |
| 1991 | 2,025,000 | +15% | 380,000 | 5.33 |
| 1990 | 1,761,000 | +19% | 350,000 | 5.03 |
| 1989 | 1,480,000 | +9.3% | 300,000 | 4.93 |
| 1988 | 1,354,000 | +9.1% | 275,000 | 4.92 |
| 1987 | 1,241,000 | −4.0% | 255,000 | 4.87 |
| 1986 | 1,293,000 | +3.1% | 265,000 | 4.88 |
| 1985 | 1,254,000 | +12% | 260,000 | 4.82 |
| 1984 | 1,120,000 | +23% | 235,000 | 4.77 |
| 1983 | 909,000 | −13% | 195,000 | 4.66 |
| 1982 | 1,048,000 | +6.3% | 220,000 | 4.76 |
| 1981 | 986,000 | +1.4% | 210,000 | 4.70 |
| 1980 | 972,000 | +4.4% | 210,000 | 4.63 |
| 1979 | 931,000 | −4.6% | 200,000 | 4.66 |
| 1978 | 976,000 | −4.8% | 210,000 | 4.65 |
| 1977 | 1,025,000 | −9.6% | 220,000 | 4.66 |
| 1976 | 1,134,000 | −13% | 245,000 | 4.63 |
| 1975 | 1,303,000 | +3.5% | 275,000 | 4.74 |
| 1974 | 1,259,000 | +4.0% | 265,000 | 4.75 |
| 1973 | 1,211,000 | +3.1% | 255,000 | 4.75 |
| 1972 | 1,175,000 | +3.4% | 250,000 | 4.70 |
| 1971 | 1,136,000 | +3.5% | 245,000 | 4.64 |
| 1970 | 1,098,000 | +9.4% | 240,000 | 4.58 |
| 1969 | 1,004,000 | +2.4% | 209,100 | 4.80 |
| 1968 | 980,000 | +2.5% | 204,100 | 4.80 |
| 1967 | 956,000 | +2.6% | 199,150 | 4.80 |
| 1966 | 932,000 | +2.4% | 194,130 | 4.80 |
| 1965 | 910,000 | +2.5% | 189,600 | 4.80 |
| 1964 | 888,000 | +2.5% | 185,000 | 4.80 |
| 1963 | 866,000 | +2.4% | 180,400 | 4.80 |
| 1962 | 846,000 | +2.4% | 176,300 | 4.80 |
| 1961 | 826,000 | — | 172,100 | 4.80 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 81 t USD 106,000
- Exporter rank
- 100 of 132
- Imports
- 603 t USD 5.9 m
- Importer rank
- 91 of 173
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 other vegetables, fresh n.e.c. in Nigeria?
Nigeria produced 7.1 million t in 2024, 2.5% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Nigeria rank in the world for production of other vegetables, fresh n.e.c.?
Nigeria ranked 4th of 177 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 60.0% of the world total.
How has the production of other vegetables, fresh n.e.c. in Nigeria changed?
It rose by 5.2% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +4.1% for the world. The record was 7.2 million t in 2019.
What is the yield of other vegetables, fresh n.e.c. in Nigeria?
8.9 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (7.1 million t from 789,715 ha), against a world average of 14.5 t/ha.
Does Nigeria export or import other vegetables, fresh n.e.c.?
In 2024 Nigeria reported exports of 81 t (USD 106,000) and imports of 603 t (USD 5.9 m), 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 estimated 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.