– Coconut Production refers to the total quantity of coconuts harvested and produced within a country during a specified period, measured in tonnes.
Nigeria Coconut Production was 289.8 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 1.9% on 2023. The Nigeria Coconut Production dataset provides a comprehensive assessment of the country’s coconut production performance and agricultural output trends between 2015 and 2024.
Nigeria Coconut Production moved from 255.7 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 289.8 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+13.3%), an average of +1.4% a year. The series high was 289.8 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the low 255.7 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The gap between the series high (2024) and low (2015) is 34.11 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +6.6% in 2016.
Among the 18 countries in this dataset, Nigeria ranks 14 for 2024, behind Indonesia (17,985 Thousand Tonnes) and India (14,708 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 0.4% of the global total in 2024.
Full series
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Thousand Tonnes.
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| Year | Thousand Tonnes | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024Peak | 289.8 | +1.9% |
| 2023 | 284.5 | +4.9% |
| 2022 | 271.3 | 0% |
| 2021 | 271.3 | 0% |
| 2020 | 271.3 | −1.3% |
| 2019 | 274.9 | +0.4% |
| 2018 | 273.7 | −1.3% |
| 2017 | 277.3 | +1.8% |
| 2016 | 272.5 | +6.6% |
| 2015 Trough | 255.7 | — |
Regional context
Coconut Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Nigeria is highlighted.
Data definition
Coconut Production — – Coconut Production refers to the total quantity of coconuts harvested and produced within a country during a specified period, measured in tonnes. The indicator reflects the scale of coconut cultivation, agricultural productivity, and the contribution of coconut farming to the agricultural sector. It is used to assess production capacity, food supply availability, and the role of coconut cultivation in domestic and international agricultural markets. The data presented by Our World in Data is based on statistics from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
The data includes the annual production of coconuts harvested from coconut palm trees and recorded as primary agricultural output. It covers coconuts produced for fresh consumption, processing into coconut oil, coconut milk, desiccated coconut, copra, and other coconut-based products. The figures represent harvested coconut quantities collected from official agricultural statistics and standardized by the FAO to support international comparison across countries and years.
The data excludes processed coconut products such as coconut oil, coconut milk, copra, desiccated coconut, and other value-added products. It also excludes coconut exports and imports, coconut cultivation area, yield per hectare, post-harvest losses, inventory changes, and informal or unrecorded production not captured in official agricultural statistics. Other tropical crops and oil-bearing crops such as palm oil, soybean, and sunflower are not included in this indicator.
Coconut Production — – Coconut Production refers to the total quantity of coconuts harvested and produced within a country during a specified period, measured in tonnes. The indicator reflects the scale of coconut cultivation, agricultural productivity, and the contribution of coconut farming to the agricultural sector. It is used to assess production capacity, food supply availability, and the role of coconut cultivation in domestic and international agricultural markets. The data presented by Our World in Data is based on statistics from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Measured in Thousand Tonnes, the dataset serves as an important benchmark for evaluating coconut cultivation capacity, agricultural productivity, crop output, farming development, supply availability, and the overall progress of Nigeria’s coconut agriculture sector. Based on the validated data, Nigeria recorded a gradual increase in coconut production during the study period, demonstrating steady growth in output capacity. Production increased from 255.70 thousand tonnes in 2015 to 272.50 thousand tonnes in 2016, followed by further growth to 277.30 thousand tonnes in 2017. Output declined slightly to 273.70 thousand tonnes in 2018 and increased marginally to 274.90 thousand tonnes in 2019. Production decreased to 271.30 thousand tonnes in 2020 and remained at the same level during 2021 and 2022, indicating a period of production stability. Output increased to 284.50 thousand tonnes in 2023 and reached the highest production level of 289.81 thousand tonnes in 2024. The overall trend highlights gradual expansion in Nigeria’s coconut production sector, supported by steady increases in output over the long term.
The dataset provides valuable insights into Nigeria’s coconut production trends, agricultural development, and sector growth opportunities. It enables year-over-year production analysis, comparison with other coconut-producing countries, and evaluation of future production potential. The data can support farmers, policymakers, agribusinesses, processors, exporters, investors, and researchers in forecasting output, improving cultivation practices, identifying market opportunities, and strengthening agricultural value chains. It also contributes to understanding the role of coconut farming in rural development, food processing industries, economic diversification, and sustainable agricultural growth in Nigeria.
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Definition – Coconut Production refers to the total quantity of coconuts harvested and produced within a country during a specified period, measured in tonnes. The indicator reflects the scale of coconut cultivation, agricultural productivity, and the contribution of coconut farming to the agricultural sector. It is used to assess production capacity, food supply availability, and the role of coconut cultivation in domestic and international agricultural markets. The data presented by Our World in Data is based on statistics from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Nigeria Coconut Production was 289.8 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 1.9% on 2023.
Nigeria Coconut Production moved from 255.7 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 289.8 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+13.3%), an average of +1.4% a year. The series high was 289.8 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the low 255.7 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The highest value was 289.8 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the lowest was 255.7 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
Included: The data includes the annual production of coconuts harvested from coconut palm trees and recorded as primary agricultural output. It covers coconuts produced for fresh consumption, processing into coconut oil, coconut milk, desiccated coconut, copra, and other coconut-based products. The figures represent harvested coconut quantities collected from official agricultural statistics and standardized by the FAO to support international comparison across countries and years. Excluded: The data excludes processed coconut products such as coconut oil, coconut milk, copra, desiccated coconut, and other value-added products. It also excludes coconut exports and imports, coconut cultivation area, yield per hectare, post-harvest losses, inventory changes, and informal or unrecorded production not captured in official agricultural statistics. Other tropical crops and oil-bearing crops such as palm oil, soybean, and sunflower are not included in this indicator.
The series is sourced from Our World in Data (https://ourworldindata.org/explorers/global-food?time=2024&mapSelect=~GRL&Food=Coconuts&Metric=Production&Per+capita=false&country=USA~DEU~FRA~GBR~BRA~ZAF%3BhideControls). It covers 2015–2024 and is reported in Thousand Tonnes.
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