Poultry production tonnes in Nigeria
Nigeria: Poultry production tonnes was 342,933 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
342,933
Change on year
up 2.9%
World rank
51st
of 199 countries
All-time high
355,933
in 2022
All-time low
30,000
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Poultry production tonnes in Nigeria, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for poultry production tonnes in Nigeria is 342,933, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 2.9% on the previous year and up 74.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, poultry production tonnes in Nigeria peaked at 355,933 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 30,000, in 1961.
That places Nigeria 51st out of 199 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Poultry production tonnes in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 30,000 | — |
| 1962 | 32,560 | +8.5% |
| 1963 | 35,200 | +8.1% |
| 1964 | 37,600 | +6.8% |
| 1965 | 39,600 | +5.3% |
| 1966 | 41,600 | +5.1% |
| 1967 | 43,200 | +3.8% |
| 1968 | 45,600 | +5.6% |
| 1969 | 54,000 | +18.4% |
| 1970 | 56,700 | +5.0% |
| 1971 | 60,300 | +6.3% |
| 1972 | 63,000 | +4.5% |
| 1973 | 66,150 | +5.0% |
| 1974 | 68,850 | +4.1% |
| 1975 | 82,000 | +19.1% |
| 1976 | 86,000 | +4.9% |
| 1977 | 93,000 | +8.1% |
| 1978 | 103,000 | +10.8% |
| 1979 | 112,000 | +8.7% |
| 1980 | 118,000 | +5.4% |
| 1981 | 131,000 | +11.0% |
| 1982 | 122,000 | -6.9% |
| 1983 | 135,000 | +10.7% |
| 1984 | 128,000 | -5.2% |
| 1985 | 137,000 | +7.0% |
| 1986 | 141,000 | +2.9% |
| 1987 | 152,000 | +7.8% |
| 1988 | 160,000 | +5.3% |
| 1989 | 169,000 | +5.6% |
| 1990 | 174,000 | +3.0% |
| 1991 | 165,000 | -5.2% |
| 1992 | 162,000 | -1.8% |
| 1993 | 165,000 | +1.9% |
| 1994 | 168,000 | +1.8% |
| 1995 | 169,000 | +0.6% |
| 1996 | 170,000 | +0.6% |
| 1997 | 171,000 | +0.6% |
| 1998 | 172,000 | +0.6% |
| 1999 | 172,000 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 160,000 | -7.0% |
| 2001 | 183,500 | +14.7% |
| 2002 | 190,000 | +3.5% |
| 2003 | 201,000 | +5.8% |
| 2004 | 211,000 | +5.0% |
| 2005 | 218,750 | +3.7% |
| 2006 | 232,100 | +6.1% |
| 2007 | 243,300 | +4.8% |
| 2008 | 260,000 | +6.9% |
| 2009 | 273,000 | +5.0% |
| 2010 | 245,000 | -10.3% |
| 2011 | 198,303 | -19.1% |
| 2012 | 229,129 | +15.5% |
| 2013 | 193,153 | -15.7% |
| 2014 | 196,350 | +1.7% |
| 2015 | 204,416 | +4.1% |
| 2016 | 240,123 | +17.5% |
| 2017 | 257,729 | +7.3% |
| 2018 | 274,768 | +6.6% |
| 2019 | 292,993 | +6.6% |
| 2020 | 318,014 | +8.5% |
| 2021 | 341,699 | +7.4% |
| 2022 | 355,933 | +4.2% |
| 2023 | 333,297 | -6.4% |
| 2024 | 342,933 | +2.9% |
Nigeria compared with similar countries
- Nigeria's 342,933 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 54,434, 6.3× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Nigeria's 342,933 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 18,575, 18.5× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 39,929 | 30,000 | 54,000 | 9 |
| 1970s | 79,100 | 56,700 | 112,000 | 10 |
| 1980s | 139,300 | 118,000 | 169,000 | 10 |
| 1990s | 168,800 | 162,000 | 174,000 | 10 |
| 2000s | 217,265 | 160,000 | 273,000 | 10 |
| 2010s | 233,196 | 193,153 | 292,993 | 10 |
| 2020s | 338,375 | 318,014 | 355,933 | 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 poultry production tonnes in Nigeria?
- Poultry production tonnes in Nigeria was 342,933 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest poultry production tonnes recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 355,933 in 2022.
- What is the lowest poultry production tonnes recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 30,000 in 1961.
- How does Nigeria rank for poultry production tonnes?
- Nigeria ranks 51st out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is poultry production tonnes rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 74.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Poultry production tonnes. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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