Falling to a series low
Nigeria Sugarcane Production per Capita moved from 7.60 Kilogram in 2015 to 6.49 Kilogram in 2024 (−14.7%), an average of −1.8% a year. The series high was 7.61 Kilogram in 2016 and the low 6.49 Kilogram in 2024.
What Nigeria Sugarcane Production per Capita shows
Nigeria Sugarcane Production per Capita was 6.49 Kilogram in 2024, down 2.2% on 2023. Nigeria’s sugarcane production per capita showed a gradual declining trend between 2015 and 2024, reflecting limited growth in domestic production, agricultural constraints, and structural challenges affecting the development of the sugar sector.
A 14.8% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2016) and low (2024) is 1.12 Kilogram. The sharpest single-year move was −2.8% in 2021.
Ranks 25 of 26 countries covered
Among the 26 countries in this dataset, Nigeria ranks 25 for 2024, behind Eswatini (4,453 Kilogram) and Belize (4,003 Kilogram). The global figure for 2024 is 237.7 Kilogram, so Nigeria is below it.
Full series
Nigeria Sugarcane 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 | 6.49 | −2.2% |
| 2023 | 6.63 | −2% |
| 2022 | 6.76 | −1.9% |
| 2021 | 6.90 | −2.8% |
| 2020 | 7.09 | −1.2% |
| 2019 | 7.18 | −1.9% |
| 2018 | 7.32 | −2.1% |
| 2017 | 7.47 | −1.8% |
| 2016Peak | 7.61 | +0.1% |
| 2015 | 7.60 | — |
Regional context
How Nigeria compares in Africa
Sugarcane Production per Capita by country, 2024, Kilogram. Nigeria is highlighted.
1Eswatini4,453
2Mauritius1,727
3South Africa261.5
4Egypt114.2
5Nigeria6.49
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
Sugarcane Production per Capita — Sugarcane production per capita refers to the annual quantity of sugarcane produced by a country divided by its total population, measured on a per-person basis. The indicator represents the level of sugarcane production relative to population size and helps evaluate agricultural productivity, production capacity, and the importance of sugarcane cultivation within different economies. The dataset presents country-level sugarcane production per capita values for each year in the selected period, allowing comparison of production trends and changes over time.
The data includes the total agricultural production of sugarcane reported for each country and converted into a per capita measure using population estimates. It covers sugarcane cultivated and harvested for agricultural production, including output used for sugar manufacturing, ethanol production, industrial processing, and other agricultural applications. The indicator includes annual production variations influenced by factors such as cultivated area, crop yields, climatic conditions, farming practices, and agricultural policies. The dataset is compiled from agricultural production statistics and population data sources to provide comparable country-level measurements.
The data excludes sugarcane consumption, trade flows, imports, exports, sugar production, ethanol output, and processed sugar products. It does not measure productivity per hectare, farm-level efficiency, economic value, or revenue generated from sugarcane production. The indicator does not capture differences in cultivation methods, production costs, quality variations, or environmental impacts associated with sugarcane farming. It also excludes non-agricultural activities and does not represent total availability or consumption of sugarcane-derived products within a country.
About this indicator
Sugarcane Production per Capita — Sugarcane production per capita refers to the annual quantity of sugarcane produced by a country divided by its total population, measured on a per-person basis. The indicator represents the level of sugarcane production relative to population size and helps evaluate agricultural productivity, production capacity, and the importance of sugarcane cultivation within different economies. The dataset presents country-level sugarcane production per capita values for each year in the selected period, allowing comparison of production trends and changes over time.
Sugarcane remains an important crop within Nigeria’s agricultural landscape, supporting sugar processing, industrial activities, rural employment, and efforts toward improving domestic sugar supply. According to the dataset, Nigeria’s sugarcane production per capita declined from 7.60 units in 2015 to 6.49 units in 2024, indicating a moderate reduction over the observed period.
During the early years from 2015 to 2017, production remained relatively stable but showed a slight decline, decreasing from 7.60 units in 2015 to 7.61 units in 2016 before falling to 7.47 units in 2017. This period reflected limited changes in production capacity, with output influenced by agricultural productivity, investment levels, and cultivation conditions. From 2018 onward, production continued to decline gradually, reaching 7.32 units in 2018 and 7.18 units in 2019, indicating challenges in expanding sugarcane cultivation and improving productivity.
In 2020, Nigeria’s sugarcane production per capita declined further to 7.09 units, followed by continued reductions in 2021 and 2022, when production reached 6.90 units and 6.76 units respectively. The downward trend continued in 2023 and 2024, with production decreasing to 6.63 units and 6.49 units respectively. These reductions were influenced by factors such as limited agricultural infrastructure, production efficiency challenges, climatic variability, and the need for greater investment in commercial sugarcane farming.
Overall, Nigeria’s sugarcane production per capita highlights the gradual decline in domestic production performance despite the crop’s strategic importance. The indicator provides valuable insights into agricultural productivity, industrial supply potential, rural development, and efforts toward strengthening the sugar value chain. Monitoring production trends is essential for understanding sector challenges, improving cultivation practices, and supporting the long-term growth of Nigeria’s sugar industry.
- Indicator
- Sugarcane 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 Sugarcane Production per Capita?
Sugarcane production per capita refers to the annual quantity of sugarcane produced by a country divided by its total population, measured on a per-person basis. The indicator represents the level of sugarcane production relative to population size and helps evaluate agricultural productivity, production capacity, and the importance of sugarcane cultivation within different economies. The dataset presents country-level sugarcane production per capita values for each year in the selected period, allowing comparison of production trends and changes over time.
What was Nigeria Sugarcane Production per Capita in 2024?
Nigeria Sugarcane Production per Capita was 6.49 Kilogram in 2024, down 2.2% on 2023.
How has Nigeria Sugarcane Production per Capita changed between 2015 and 2024?
Nigeria Sugarcane Production per Capita moved from 7.60 Kilogram in 2015 to 6.49 Kilogram in 2024 (−14.7%), an average of −1.8% a year. The series high was 7.61 Kilogram in 2016 and the low 6.49 Kilogram in 2024.
Which year had the highest and lowest Nigeria Sugarcane Production per Capita?
The highest value was 7.61 Kilogram in 2016 and the lowest was 6.49 Kilogram in 2024.
What does the Nigeria Sugarcane Production per Capita data include and exclude?
Included: The data includes the total agricultural production of sugarcane reported for each country and converted into a per capita measure using population estimates. It covers sugarcane cultivated and harvested for agricultural production, including output used for sugar manufacturing, ethanol production, industrial processing, and other agricultural applications. The indicator includes annual production variations influenced by factors such as cultivated area, crop yields, climatic conditions, farming practices, and agricultural policies. The dataset is compiled from agricultural production statistics and population data sources to provide comparable country-level measurements. Excluded: The data excludes sugarcane consumption, trade flows, imports, exports, sugar production, ethanol output, and processed sugar products. It does not measure productivity per hectare, farm-level efficiency, economic value, or revenue generated from sugarcane production. The indicator does not capture differences in cultivation methods, production costs, quality variations, or environmental impacts associated with sugarcane farming. It also excludes non-agricultural activities and does not represent total availability or consumption of sugarcane-derived products within a country.
Where does the Nigeria Sugarcane 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&country=USA~DEU~FRA~GBR~BRA~ZAF%3BhideControls&Food=Sugar+cane&Metric=Production&per+capita=true). It covers 2015–2024 and is reported in Kilogram.
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