Falling to a series low
Nigeria Millet Production per Capita moved from 9.48 Kilogram in 2015 to 6.66 Kilogram in 2024 (−29.7%), an average of −3.8% a year. The series high was 9.48 Kilogram in 2015 and the low 6.66 Kilogram in 2024.
What Nigeria Millet Production per Capita shows
Nigeria Millet Production per Capita was 6.66 Kilogram in 2024, down 2.6% on 2023. Nigeria millet production per capita between 2015 and 2024 demonstrates a gradual declining trend with moderate fluctuations, reflecting changes in agricultural productivity, cultivation patterns, climatic conditions, and variations in annual crop output. Validated Our World in Data data shows millet production per capita decreased from 9.48 kilograms in 2015 to 6.66 kilograms in 2024.
A 29.7% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2024) is 2.82 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was −21.4% in 2023.
Ranks 7 of 17 countries covered
Among the 17 countries in this dataset, Nigeria ranks 7 for 2024, behind Niger (141.9 Kilogram) and Mali (81.09 Kilogram). The global figure for 2024 is 3.78 Kilogram, so Nigeria is above it.
Full series
Nigeria Millet Production per Capita by year
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Kilogram.
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| Year | Kilogram | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Trough | 6.66 | −2.6% |
| 2023 | 6.84 | −21.4% |
| 2022 | 8.70 | −1.3% |
| 2021 | 8.82 | −1% |
| 2020 | 8.90 | −3.1% |
| 2019 | 9.19 | +0.2% |
| 2018 | 9.17 | +20.2% |
| 2017 | 7.63 | +0.3% |
| 2016 | 7.61 | −19.7% |
| 2015Peak | 9.48 | — |
Regional context
How Nigeria compares in Africa
Millet Production per Capita by country, 2024, Kilogram. Nigeria is highlighted.
1Niger141.9
2Mali81.09
3Burkina Faso39.54
4Sudan15.72
5Ethiopia8.52
6Nigeria6.66
7South Africa0.0989
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
Millet Production per Capita — Millet production per capita refers to the annual production quantity of millet divided by the total population of a country, measured in grams or kilograms per person. In Our World in Data, the indicator presents country-level millet production trends over time, with values reported for each year in the selected period. The dataset provides a comparative view of millet output relative to population size, helping analyse agricultural productivity, production intensity, and changes in millet cultivation across countries.
The data includes annual millet production volumes converted into per capita values based on national population estimates. It covers millet output from agricultural production systems, including different millet varieties classified within global food production statistics. Our World in Data compiles the indicator using data from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), providing historical time-series information for countries and regions. The indicator includes country-level production measurements and allows comparisons of millet production performance across different geographic areas and time periods.
The data excludes millet consumption, imports, exports, stock levels, prices, and trade-related activities. It does not measure nutritional intake, food availability, processing losses, or domestic usage patterns. The indicator also does not represent total agricultural productivity or overall cereal production performance, as it focuses only on millet production per person. Differences may occur due to revisions in agricultural statistics, population estimates, reporting methodologies, and variations in data collection practices between countries.
About this indicator
Millet Production per Capita — Millet production per capita refers to the annual production quantity of millet divided by the total population of a country, measured in grams or kilograms per person. In Our World in Data, the indicator presents country-level millet production trends over time, with values reported for each year in the selected period. The dataset provides a comparative view of millet output relative to population size, helping analyse agricultural productivity, production intensity, and changes in millet cultivation across countries.
During the early period, production declined from 9.48 kilograms in 2015 to 7.61 kilograms in 2016 before slightly increasing to 7.63 kilograms in 2017. Production recovered further in 2018, reaching 9.17 kilograms, indicating improved millet output and favourable production conditions during that year.
During the middle period, millet production remained relatively stable, reaching 9.19 kilograms in 2019 before declining to 8.90 kilograms in 2020. Production continued to moderate in 2021, reaching 8.82 kilograms, followed by a further decline to 8.70 kilograms in 2022. These changes reflect the influence of agricultural challenges, seasonal variations, weather conditions, and changes in farming practices. As millet is an important staple crop in parts of Nigeria, fluctuations in production levels can significantly impact overall agricultural performance and food supply conditions.
In recent years, Nigeria’s millet production per capita continued its downward movement, declining to 6.84 kilograms in 2023 and further to 6.66 kilograms in 2024, representing the lowest level during the analysed period. The decline indicates reduced production intensity compared with the beginning of the period, although millet remains an important component of Nigeria’s agricultural sector.
Overall, the dataset highlights the gradual decline and changing dynamics of Nigeria’s millet production per capita between 2015 and 2024. It is valuable for analysing long-term agricultural trends, benchmarking production performance, forecasting future millet output, and evaluating the influence of climate variability, farming practices, resource availability, and crop management strategies on millet production in Nigeria.
- Indicator
- Millet Production per Capita
- Country
- Nigeria
- Region
- Africa
- Unit
- Kilogram
- Coverage
- 2015–2024, annual
- Category
- Agriculture
- Last updated
- July 2026
- Source
- Our World in Data
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Frequently asked questions
What is Nigeria Millet Production per Capita?
Millet production per capita refers to the annual production quantity of millet divided by the total population of a country, measured in grams or kilograms per person. In Our World in Data, the indicator presents country-level millet production trends over time, with values reported for each year in the selected period. The dataset provides a comparative view of millet output relative to population size, helping analyse agricultural productivity, production intensity, and changes in millet cultivation across countries.
What was Nigeria Millet Production per Capita in 2024?
Nigeria Millet Production per Capita was 6.66 Kilogram in 2024, down 2.6% on 2023.
How has Nigeria Millet Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2024?
Nigeria Millet Production per Capita moved from 9.48 Kilogram in 2015 to 6.66 Kilogram in 2024 (−29.7%), an average of −3.8% a year. The series high was 9.48 Kilogram in 2015 and the low 6.66 Kilogram in 2024.
Which year had the highest and lowest Nigeria Millet Production per Capita?
The highest value was 9.48 Kilogram in 2015 and the lowest was 6.66 Kilogram in 2024.
What does the Nigeria Millet Production per Capita data include and exclude?
Included: The data includes annual millet production volumes converted into per capita values based on national population estimates. It covers millet output from agricultural production systems, including different millet varieties classified within global food production statistics. Our World in Data compiles the indicator using data from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), providing historical time-series information for countries and regions. The indicator includes country-level production measurements and allows comparisons of millet production performance across different geographic areas and time periods. Excluded: The data excludes millet consumption, imports, exports, stock levels, prices, and trade-related activities. It does not measure nutritional intake, food availability, processing losses, or domestic usage patterns. The indicator also does not represent total agricultural productivity or overall cereal production performance, as it focuses only on millet production per person. Differences may occur due to revisions in agricultural statistics, population estimates, reporting methodologies, and variations in data collection practices between countries.
Where does the Nigeria Millet Production per Capita data come from?
The series is sourced from Our World in Data (https://ourworldindata.org/explorers/global-food?tab=table&time=2015..2024&Food=Millet&Metric=Production&per+capita=true&country=USA~DEU~FRA~GBR~BRA~ZAF%3BhideControls). It covers 2015–2024 and is reported in Kilogram.
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