Banana production by region in Nigeria
Nigeria: Banana production by region was 6.91 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Banana production by region in Nigeria, 1991–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, banana production by region in Nigeria stood at 6.91 million tonnes.
That represents a change of up 8.6% on the previous year and up 132.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, banana production by region in Nigeria peaked at 7.39 million tonnes in 2021 and was at its lowest, 1.34 million tonnes, in 1991.
That places Nigeria 6th out of 152 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.65 million tonnes | 1.34 million tonnes | 1.90 million tonnes | 9 |
| 2000s | 2.46 million tonnes | 1.97 million tonnes | 2.99 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.46 million tonnes | 2.68 million tonnes | 4.91 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.70 million tonnes | 5.58 million tonnes | 7.39 million tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is banana production by region in Nigeria?
- Banana production by region in Nigeria was 6.91 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 banana production by region recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 7.39 million tonnes in 2021.
- What is the lowest banana production by region recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.34 million tonnes in 1991.
- How does Nigeria rank for banana production by region?
- Nigeria ranks 6th out of 152 countries with data for 2024.
- Is banana production by region rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 132.7%. 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 Banana production by region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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