Agriculture · West Africa
Nigeria Maize Yield
2,030 kg/haas of 2024+4.7% vs 2023
Maize yield, in kilograms per hectare harvested (FAOSTAT). Source: FAOSTAT AGRICULTURE. Updated June 19, 2026.
Trend
History
| Period | Maize Yield |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,030 kg/ha |
| 2023 | 1,939 kg/ha |
| 2022 | 2,233 kg/ha |
| 2021 | 2,054 kg/ha |
| 2020 | 2,051 kg/ha |
| 2019 | 1,857 kg/ha |
| 2018 | 1,672 kg/ha |
| 2017 | 1,664 kg/ha |
| 2016 | 1,784 kg/ha |
| 2015 | 1,719 kg/ha |
| 2014 | 1,700 kg/ha |
| 2013 | 1,462 kg/ha |
Get this via API
The series above is served by the /v1/data endpoint. With a free key you get JSON for every country and indicator on this site.
curl "https://api.africa-api.com/v1/data?country_code=NG&metric_key=maize_yield_kg_per_ha" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $AFRICA_API_KEY"Maize Yield across Africa
Rank all 54 ->| Country | Maize Yield |
|---|---|
| Kenya | 1,666 kg/ha |
| South Africa | 4,874 kg/ha |
| Egypt | 7,585 kg/ha |
| Ghana | 2,772 kg/ha |
| Ethiopia | 3,444 kg/ha |
| Tanzania | 1,756 kg/ha |
Frequently asked questions
What is Nigeria's maize yield?
Nigeria's maize yield is 2,030 kg/ha as of 2024, according to FAOSTAT AGRICULTURE.
What is the source for this figure?
The figure comes from FAOSTAT AGRICULTURE and is republished by the Africa API with the retrieval date shown on this page.
How do I get Nigeria Maize Yield data via API?
Call GET /v1/data?country_code=NG&metric_key=maize_yield_kg_per_ha with a free Africa API key to receive the full time series as JSON.
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