All roots and tubers production in Nigeria
In 2024 Nigeria produced 142 million t of all roots and tubers, the 2nd largest in the world (15.0% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 34%. This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 22.0 million ha, yield 6.5 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 142 million t
- World rank
- 2 of 192
- 10-year change
- +34%
- Record
- 142 million t
- 2024
All roots and tubers in Nigeria, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Nigeria compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 15.0%
- 12.7% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 6.5
- world 13.1 (−51%)
- kg per person
- 610
- world 116
- 10-year change
- +34%
- world +13%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 153,174,601 | 16.2% |
| 2 | Nigeria | 141,872,392 | 15.0% |
| 3 | India | 65,619,684 | 7.0% |
| 4 | DR Congo | 48,413,696 | 5.1% |
Map of world production of roots and tubers
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 | 141,872,392 | +2.3% | 21,968,727 | 6.46 |
| 2023 | 138,715,080 | +2.0% | 20,912,910 | 6.63 |
| 2022 | 135,985,898 | +3.3% | 20,667,849 | 6.58 |
| 2021 | 131,639,422 | +5.2% | 20,651,983 | 6.37 |
| 2020 | 125,089,054 | +1.6% | 19,917,167 | 6.28 |
| 2019 | 123,138,293 | −8.1% | 19,603,589 | 6.28 |
| 2018 | 133,926,459 | +8.3% | 15,333,631 | 8.73 |
| 2017 | 123,641,156 | +1.5% | 14,931,189 | 8.28 |
| 2016 | 121,776,671 | +11% | 14,765,892 | 8.25 |
| 2015 | 109,883,348 | +3.5% | 15,988,592 | 6.87 |
| 2014 | 106,215,394 | +17% | 14,893,590 | 7.13 |
| 2013 | 90,885,184 | −0.1% | 14,148,835 | 6.42 |
| 2012 | 91,005,071 | +4.7% | 13,146,451 | 6.92 |
| 2011 | 86,929,792 | −0.4% | 10,677,520 | 8.14 |
| 2010 | 87,311,834 | +19% | 8,435,498 | 10.35 |
| 2009 | 73,247,568 | −16% | 7,737,510 | 9.47 |
| 2008 | 86,810,450 | +8.1% | 8,654,620 | 10.03 |
| 2007 | 80,338,130 | −9.6% | 8,792,110 | 9.14 |
| 2006 | 88,890,320 | +8.9% | 8,444,230 | 10.53 |
| 2005 | 81,644,900 | +7.1% | 8,284,810 | 9.85 |
| 2004 | 76,221,470 | +6.8% | 7,856,740 | 9.70 |
| 2003 | 71,387,440 | +6.4% | 7,756,900 | 9.20 |
| 2002 | 67,100,330 | +6.4% | 7,640,010 | 8.78 |
| 2001 | 63,072,130 | +0.3% | 7,349,040 | 8.58 |
| 2000 | 62,894,900 | −0.6% | 7,225,710 | 8.70 |
| 1999 | 63,283,770 | +3.8% | 7,308,240 | 8.66 |
| 1998 | 60,958,100 | +2.7% | 6,277,610 | 9.71 |
| 1997 | 59,384,350 | +2.6% | 5,518,910 | 10.76 |
| 1996 | 57,853,890 | +1.4% | 5,718,660 | 10.12 |
| 1995 | 57,045,450 | +2.5% | 5,637,190 | 10.12 |
| 1994 | 55,681,000 | +4.5% | 5,265,900 | 10.57 |
| 1993 | 53,265,000 | +6.1% | 5,043,400 | 10.56 |
| 1992 | 50,196,000 | +14% | 4,747,400 | 10.57 |
| 1991 | 44,039,000 | +31% | 4,396,400 | 10.02 |
| 1990 | 33,595,008 | +21% | 3,086,830 | 10.88 |
| 1989 | 27,832,000 | +9.7% | 2,726,078 | 10.21 |
| 1988 | 25,360,000 | +32% | 2,431,300 | 10.43 |
| 1987 | 19,254,000 | +6.4% | 2,144,500 | 8.98 |
| 1986 | 18,099,000 | +5.3% | 2,130,600 | 8.49 |
| 1985 | 17,183,000 | +2.6% | 2,004,000 | 8.57 |
| 1984 | 16,749,000 | +9.4% | 2,164,000 | 7.74 |
| 1983 | 15,310,000 | −13% | 2,078,000 | 7.37 |
| 1982 | 17,505,000 | +5.3% | 2,309,900 | 7.58 |
| 1981 | 16,620,000 | −2.8% | 2,229,600 | 7.45 |
| 1980 | 17,096,000 | −2.5% | 1,780,500 | 9.60 |
| 1979 | 17,526,000 | −3.1% | 1,688,200 | 10.38 |
| 1978 | 18,096,000 | +1.4% | 1,637,800 | 11.05 |
| 1977 | 17,854,000 | −2.0% | 1,778,500 | 10.04 |
| 1976 | 18,218,000 | −7.8% | 1,899,200 | 9.59 |
| 1975 | 19,753,000 | +14% | 1,960,800 | 10.07 |
| 1974 | 17,267,000 | −2.8% | 1,800,400 | 9.59 |
| 1973 | 17,768,000 | −1.0% | 2,197,200 | 8.09 |
| 1972 | 17,954,000 | −10% | 2,230,800 | 8.05 |
| 1971 | 19,954,000 | −16% | 2,360,500 | 8.45 |
| 1970 | 23,757,385 | +14% | 2,436,023 | 9.75 |
| 1969 | 20,765,000 | +12% | 2,251,000 | 9.22 |
| 1968 | 18,570,000 | +1.8% | 2,230,000 | 8.33 |
| 1967 | 18,237,000 | +7.3% | 2,034,000 | 8.97 |
| 1966 | 16,999,000 | +6.4% | 1,914,000 | 8.88 |
| 1965 | 15,975,000 | +8.0% | 1,827,000 | 8.74 |
| 1964 | 14,788,000 | +5.5% | 1,770,000 | 8.35 |
| 1963 | 14,013,000 | +9.5% | 1,623,000 | 8.63 |
| 1962 | 12,801,000 | +4.9% | 1,625,000 | 7.88 |
| 1961 | 12,198,000 | — | 1,426,000 | 8.55 |
Questions and answers
What is the production of roots and tubers in Nigeria?
Nigeria produced 142 million t in 2024, 15.0% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Nigeria rank in the world for production of roots and tubers?
Nigeria ranked 2nd of 192 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 16.2% of the world total.
How has the production of roots and tubers in Nigeria changed?
It rose by 34% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +13% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.
What is the yield of roots and tubers in Nigeria?
6.5 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (142 million t from 22.0 million ha), against a world average of 13.1 t/ha.
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.