Soybean production in Nigeria
Nigeria: Soybean production was 1.15 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.15 million tonnes
Change on year
down 23.3%
World rank
13th
of 116 countries
All-time high
1.50 million tonnes
in 2023
All-time low
42,000 tonnes
in 1983
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Soybean production in Nigeria, 1961–2024
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 soybean production in Nigeria is 1.15 million tonnes, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 23.3% on the previous year and up 84.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, soybean production in Nigeria peaked at 1.50 million tonnes in 2023 and was at its lowest, 42,000 tonnes, in 1983.
That places Nigeria 13th out of 116 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Soybean production in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 57,000 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 69,000 tonnes | +21.1% |
| 1963 | 70,000 tonnes | +1.4% |
| 1964 | 59,000 tonnes | -15.7% |
| 1965 | 56,000 tonnes | -5.1% |
| 1966 | 60,000 tonnes | +7.1% |
| 1967 | 60,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 65,000 tonnes | +8.3% |
| 1969 | 62,000 tonnes | -4.6% |
| 1970 | 58,000 tonnes | -6.5% |
| 1971 | 63,000 tonnes | +8.6% |
| 1972 | 63,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 64,000 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1974 | 65,000 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1975 | 65,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 70,000 tonnes | +7.7% |
| 1977 | 70,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 72,000 tonnes | +2.9% |
| 1979 | 73,000 tonnes | +1.4% |
| 1980 | 75,000 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1981 | 78,000 tonnes | +4.0% |
| 1982 | 82,000 tonnes | +5.1% |
| 1983 | 42,000 tonnes | -48.8% |
| 1984 | 43,000 tonnes | +2.4% |
| 1985 | 60,000 tonnes | +39.5% |
| 1986 | 68,000 tonnes | +13.3% |
| 1987 | 107,000 tonnes | +57.4% |
| 1988 | 150,000 tonnes | +40.2% |
| 1989 | 300,000 tonnes | +100.0% |
| 1990 | 218,000 tonnes | -27.3% |
| 1991 | 145,000 tonnes | -33.5% |
| 1992 | 154,000 tonnes | +6.2% |
| 1993 | 163,000 tonnes | +5.8% |
| 1994 | 178,000 tonnes | +9.2% |
| 1995 | 287,000 tonnes | +61.2% |
| 1996 | 322,000 tonnes | +12.2% |
| 1997 | 361,000 tonnes | +12.1% |
| 1998 | 405,000 tonnes | +12.2% |
| 1999 | 410,000 tonnes | +1.2% |
| 2000 | 429,000 tonnes | +4.6% |
| 2001 | 436,000 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 2002 | 464,000 tonnes | +6.4% |
| 2003 | 494,000 tonnes | +6.5% |
| 2004 | 528,000 tonnes | +6.9% |
| 2005 | 565,000 tonnes | +7.0% |
| 2006 | 605,000 tonnes | +7.1% |
| 2007 | 580,000 tonnes | -4.1% |
| 2008 | 591,000 tonnes | +1.9% |
| 2009 | 426,590 tonnes | -27.8% |
| 2010 | 365,080 tonnes | -14.4% |
| 2011 | 492,852 tonnes | +35.0% |
| 2012 | 650,000 tonnes | +31.9% |
| 2013 | 517,960 tonnes | -20.3% |
| 2014 | 623,815 tonnes | +20.4% |
| 2015 | 588,523 tonnes | -5.7% |
| 2016 | 936,887 tonnes | +59.2% |
| 2017 | 993,955 tonnes | +6.1% |
| 2018 | 1.05 million tonnes | +6.0% |
| 2019 | 1.05 million tonnes | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 1.26 million tonnes | +20.4% |
| 2021 | 1.17 million tonnes | -7.6% |
| 2022 | 1.32 million tonnes | +13.2% |
| 2023 | 1.50 million tonnes | +13.6% |
| 2024 | 1.15 million tonnes | -23.3% |
Nigeria compared with similar countries
- Nigeria's 1.15 million tonnes is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 35,629 tonnes, 32.3× the median. (30 countries reporting)
- Nigeria's 1.15 million tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 69,291 tonnes, 16.6× the median. (25 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Soybean production in Nigeria changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | +100.0% | 150,000 tonnes | 300,000 tonnes |
| 1995 | +61.2% | 178,000 tonnes | 287,000 tonnes |
| 1983 | -48.8% | 82,000 tonnes | 42,000 tonnes |
| 2016 | +59.2% | 588,523 tonnes | 936,887 tonnes |
| 1987 | +57.4% | 68,000 tonnes | 107,000 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 62,000 tonnes | 56,000 tonnes | 70,000 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 66,300 tonnes | 58,000 tonnes | 73,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 100,500 tonnes | 42,000 tonnes | 300,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 264,300 tonnes | 145,000 tonnes | 410,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 511,859 tonnes | 426,590 tonnes | 605,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 727,114 tonnes | 365,080 tonnes | 1.05 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.28 million tonnes | 1.15 million tonnes | 1.50 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 soybean production in Nigeria?
- Soybean production in Nigeria was 1.15 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 soybean production recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 1.50 million tonnes in 2023.
- What is the lowest soybean production recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 42,000 tonnes in 1983.
- How does Nigeria rank for soybean production?
- Nigeria ranks 13th out of 116 countries with data for 2024.
- Is soybean production rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 84.3%. 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 Soybean production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Soybean production is measured in tonnes.