What is net food imports by crop - barley in Nigeria?

Net food imports by crop - barley in Nigeria was 2,466 in 2019, according to FAOSTAT. Available at: http://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data.

What is the highest net food imports by crop - barley recorded in Nigeria?

The highest recorded value was 53,000 in 1987.

What is the lowest net food imports by crop - barley recorded in Nigeria?

The lowest recorded value was -19,071 in 2000.

How does Nigeria rank for net food imports by crop - barley?

Nigeria ranks 63rd out of 157 countries with data for 2019.

Is net food imports by crop - barley rising or falling in Nigeria?

Over the last ten years it is up 331.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Nigeria data come from?

The figures come from FAOSTAT. Available at: http://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data, published as part of Net food imports by crop - Barley. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Net food imports by crop - Barley in Nigeria

Name: Net food imports by crop - Barley in Nigeria
Creator: FAOSTAT. Available at: http://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data
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Nigeria: Net food imports by crop - Barley was 2,466 in 2019. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2019)

2,466

Change on year

down 28.1%

World rank

63rd

of 157 countries

All-time high

53,000

in 1987

All-time low

-19,071

in 2000

Years of data

1961–2019

Net food imports by crop - Barley in Nigeria, 1961–2019

Source: FAOSTAT. Available at: http://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data.

Analysis

In 2019, net food imports by crop - barley in Nigeria stood at 2,466.

That represents a change of down 28.1% on the previous year and up 331.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net food imports by crop - barley in Nigeria peaked at 53,000 in 1987 and was at its lowest, -19,071, in 2000.

Nigeria ranks 63rd of 157 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	357.22	0	1,585	9
1970s	163.2	-203	1,448	10
1980s	7,223	0	53,000	10
1990s	-1,034	-8,680	0	10
2000s	-6,084	-19,071	572	10
2010s	1,395	-7,224	8,417	10

Countries ranked near Nigeria

60 Malaysia 5,207 compare
61 North Macedonia 4,353 compare
62 Tajikistan 3,200 compare
64 Bahrain 1,702 compare
65 New Caledonia 1,404 compare
66 Montenegro 1,391 compare

See the full ranking of 158 places →

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)

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Frequently asked questions

What is net food imports by crop - barley in Nigeria?: Net food imports by crop - barley in Nigeria was 2,466 in 2019, according to FAOSTAT. Available at: http://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data.
What is the highest net food imports by crop - barley recorded in Nigeria?: The highest recorded value was 53,000 in 1987.
What is the lowest net food imports by crop - barley recorded in Nigeria?: The lowest recorded value was -19,071 in 2000.
How does Nigeria rank for net food imports by crop - barley?: Nigeria ranks 63rd out of 157 countries with data for 2019.
Is net food imports by crop - barley rising or falling in Nigeria?: Over the last ten years it is up 331.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Nigeria data come from?: The figures come from FAOSTAT. Available at: http://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data, published as part of Net food imports by crop - Barley. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Net food imports by crop - Barley
Source: FAOSTAT. Available at: http://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 158 places, 6,776 data points, 1961–2019
Last refreshed: 10 August 2026

Net food imports are generated from FAOSTAT, taking Export level (tonnes) from the Import level (tonnes) [both under Trade: Crops and Livestock Products]. Net food imports are a proxy for the country's vulnerability to global food prices.