Banana production in Nigeria
Nigeria: Banana production was 6.91 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
6.91 million tonnes
Change on year
up 8.6%
World rank
6th
of 152 countries
All-time high
7.39 million tonnes
in 2021
All-time low
1.34 million tonnes
in 1991
Years of data
34
1991–2024
Banana production 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 in Nigeria stood at 6.91 million tonnes.
The figure is up 8.6% on the previous year and up 132.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, banana production in Nigeria peaked at 7.39 million tonnes in 2021 and was at its lowest, 1.34 million tonnes, in 1991.
Nigeria ranks 6th of 152 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Banana production in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1.34 million tonnes | — |
| 1992 | 1.42 million tonnes | +5.8% |
| 1993 | 1.62 million tonnes | +14.5% |
| 1994 | 1.67 million tonnes | +2.6% |
| 1995 | 1.63 million tonnes | -2.0% |
| 1996 | 1.69 million tonnes | +3.4% |
| 1997 | 1.74 million tonnes | +3.4% |
| 1998 | 1.80 million tonnes | +3.4% |
| 1999 | 1.90 million tonnes | +5.5% |
| 2000 | 1.97 million tonnes | +3.5% |
| 2001 | 2.00 million tonnes | +1.5% |
| 2002 | 2.13 million tonnes | +6.4% |
| 2003 | 2.26 million tonnes | +6.4% |
| 2004 | 2.42 million tonnes | +7.0% |
| 2005 | 2.59 million tonnes | +7.0% |
| 2006 | 2.79 million tonnes | +7.5% |
| 2007 | 2.99 million tonnes | +7.4% |
| 2008 | 2.73 million tonnes | -8.8% |
| 2009 | 2.70 million tonnes | -1.0% |
| 2010 | 2.68 million tonnes | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2.92 million tonnes | +9.0% |
| 2012 | 2.93 million tonnes | +0.4% |
| 2013 | 2.94 million tonnes | +0.3% |
| 2014 | 2.97 million tonnes | +1.1% |
| 2015 | 3.39 million tonnes | +14.2% |
| 2016 | 3.62 million tonnes | +6.9% |
| 2017 | 3.91 million tonnes | +7.8% |
| 2018 | 4.33 million tonnes | +10.8% |
| 2019 | 4.91 million tonnes | +13.5% |
| 2020 | 5.58 million tonnes | +13.7% |
| 2021 | 7.39 million tonnes | +32.3% |
| 2022 | 7.24 million tonnes | -2.1% |
| 2023 | 6.36 million tonnes | -12.1% |
| 2024 | 6.91 million tonnes | +8.6% |
Nigeria compared with similar countries
- Nigeria's 6.91 million tonnes is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 283,260 tonnes, 24.4× the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Nigeria's 6.91 million tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 186,861 tonnes, 37.0× the median. (38 countries reporting)
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 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
More reference data data for Nigeria
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.77 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 19.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 5.8 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 81.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 121.16 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 14.27 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is banana production in Nigeria?
- Banana production 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 recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 7.39 million tonnes in 2021.
- What is the lowest banana production recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.34 million tonnes in 1991.
- How does Nigeria rank for banana production?
- Nigeria ranks 6th out of 152 countries with data for 2024.
- Is banana production 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. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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