Pesticide use in Nigeria
Nigeria: Pesticide use was 48,184 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
48,184 tonnes
Change on year
down 8.3%
World rank
13th
of 211 countries
All-time high
57,638 tonnes
in 2021
All-time low
949 tonnes
in 1993
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Pesticide use in Nigeria, 1990–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for pesticide use in Nigeria is 48,184 tonnes, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 8.3% on the previous year and up 18.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pesticide use in Nigeria peaked at 57,638 tonnes in 2021 and was at its lowest, 949 tonnes, in 1993.
Nigeria ranks 13th of 211 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Pesticide use in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 3,445 tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 2,508 tonnes | -27.2% |
| 1992 | 1,718 tonnes | -31.5% |
| 1993 | 949 tonnes | -44.8% |
| 1994 | 1,139 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 1995 | 2,161 tonnes | +89.7% |
| 1996 | 4,196 tonnes | +94.2% |
| 1997 | 9,992 tonnes | +138.1% |
| 1998 | 9,588 tonnes | -4.0% |
| 1999 | 8,071 tonnes | -15.8% |
| 2000 | 3,880 tonnes | -51.9% |
| 2001 | 4,717 tonnes | +21.6% |
| 2002 | 7,239 tonnes | +53.5% |
| 2003 | 9,499 tonnes | +31.2% |
| 2004 | 12,798 tonnes | +34.7% |
| 2005 | 15,336 tonnes | +19.8% |
| 2006 | 13,557 tonnes | -11.6% |
| 2007 | 9,729 tonnes | -28.2% |
| 2008 | 11,511 tonnes | +18.3% |
| 2009 | 18,096 tonnes | +57.2% |
| 2010 | 26,873 tonnes | +48.5% |
| 2011 | 31,079 tonnes | +15.7% |
| 2012 | 33,968 tonnes | +9.3% |
| 2013 | 40,668 tonnes | +19.7% |
| 2014 | 36,121 tonnes | -11.2% |
| 2015 | 31,255 tonnes | -13.5% |
| 2016 | 26,751 tonnes | -14.4% |
| 2017 | 36,467 tonnes | +36.3% |
| 2018 | 47,121 tonnes | +29.2% |
| 2019 | 53,954 tonnes | +14.5% |
| 2020 | 57,269 tonnes | +6.1% |
| 2021 | 57,638 tonnes | +0.6% |
| 2022 | 52,552 tonnes | -8.8% |
| 2023 | 48,184 tonnes | -8.3% |
Nigeria compared with similar countries
- Nigeria's 48,184 tonnes is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1,280 tonnes, 37.7× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Nigeria's 48,184 tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 747 tonnes, 64.5× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4,377 tonnes | 949 tonnes | 9,992 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 10,636 tonnes | 3,880 tonnes | 18,096 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 36,426 tonnes | 26,751 tonnes | 53,954 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 53,911 tonnes | 48,184 tonnes | 57,638 tonnes | 4 |
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 pesticide use in Nigeria?
- Pesticide use in Nigeria was 48,184 tonnes in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest pesticide use recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 57,638 tonnes in 2021.
- What is the lowest pesticide use recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 949 tonnes in 1993.
- How does Nigeria rank for pesticide use?
- Nigeria ranks 13th out of 211 countries with data for 2023.
- Is pesticide use rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.5%. 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 Pesticide use. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total pesticide use measured in tonnes of pesticide consumption per year.