Wheat production refers to the total quantity of wheat harvested from agricultural activities within a country or region over a specific period, generally measured in tonnes.
Nigeria Wheat Production was 0.0439 Million Tonnes in 2024, down 10.1% on 2023. Nigeria Wheat Production was 0.0439 Million Tonnes in 2024, down 10.1% on 2023. Nigeria Wheat Production moved from 0.0600 Million Tonnes in 2015 to 0.0439 Million Tonnes in 2024 (−26.8%), an average of −3.4% a year.
Nigeria Wheat Production moved from 0.0600 Million Tonnes in 2015 to 0.0439 Million Tonnes in 2024 (−26.8%), an average of −3.4% a year. The series high was 0.0884 Million Tonnes in 2018 and the low 0.0314 Million Tonnes in 2022.
The gap between the series high (2018) and low (2022) is 0.0570 Million Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +55.8% in 2023.
Among the 27 countries in this dataset, Nigeria ranks 24 for 2024, behind China (140.1 Million Tonnes) and India (113.3 Million Tonnes). It accounts for 0% of the global total in 2024.
Full series
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Million Tonnes.
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| Year | Million Tonnes | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.0439 | −10.1% |
| 2023 | 0.0489 | +55.8% |
| 2022 Trough | 0.0314 | −15.1% |
| 2021 | 0.0369 | −32.8% |
| 2020 | 0.0550 | −36.7% |
| 2019 | 0.0869 | −1.7% |
| 2018Peak | 0.0884 | +6.8% |
| 2017 | 0.0828 | +37.9% |
| 2016 | 0.0600 | 0% |
| 2015 | 0.0600 | — |
Regional context
Wheat Production by country, 2024, Million Tonnes. Nigeria is highlighted.
Data definition
Wheat Production — Wheat production refers to the total quantity of wheat harvested from agricultural activities within a country or region over a specific period, generally measured in tonnes. This macro indicator represents the annual output of wheat cultivation, reflecting changes in farming practices, cultivated area, crop yields, weather conditions, technological advancements, and agricultural productivity. The indicator tracks the volume of wheat produced globally to evaluate production trends, regional performance, and the overall development of the wheat industry.
Wheat production includes the total harvested output of wheat crops grown for food, animal feed, and industrial uses. It covers all varieties and types of wheat cultivated through commercial farming and agricultural practices, including wheat produced by small-scale farmers and large-scale agricultural operations. The indicator includes annual wheat harvest volumes across different countries and regions, capturing variations caused by changes in cultivation area, yield improvements, irrigation, climate conditions, and advancements in farming technology.
Wheat production excludes processed wheat products such as flour, bakery products, pasta, and other wheat-based food items. It does not include wheat imports, exports, trade volumes, storage inventories, or consumption levels. The indicator also excludes other cereal crops such as rice, maize, barley, and oats, as well as post-harvest processing activities and value-added products derived from wheat. Only the primary agricultural production of harvested wheat is considered within this macro indicator.
Wheat Production — Wheat production refers to the total quantity of wheat harvested from agricultural activities within a country or region over a specific period, generally measured in tonnes. This macro indicator represents the annual output of wheat cultivation, reflecting changes in farming practices, cultivated area, crop yields, weather conditions, technological advancements, and agricultural productivity. The indicator tracks the volume of wheat produced globally to evaluate production trends, regional performance, and the overall development of the wheat industry.
The series high was 0.0884 Million Tonnes in 2018 and the low 0.0314 Million Tonnes in 2022. The gap between the series high (2018) and low (2022) is 0.0570 Million Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +55.8% in 2023. Among the 27 countries in this dataset, Nigeria ranks 24 for 2024, behind China (140.1 Million Tonnes) and India (113.3 Million Tonnes). It accounts for 0% of the global total in 2024.
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Wheat production refers to the total quantity of wheat harvested from agricultural activities within a country or region over a specific period, generally measured in tonnes. This macro indicator represents the annual output of wheat cultivation, reflecting changes in farming practices, cultivated area, crop yields, weather conditions, technological advancements, and agricultural productivity. The indicator tracks the volume of wheat produced globally to evaluate production trends, regional performance, and the overall development of the wheat industry.
Nigeria Wheat Production was 0.0439 Million Tonnes in 2024, down 10.1% on 2023.
Nigeria Wheat Production moved from 0.0600 Million Tonnes in 2015 to 0.0439 Million Tonnes in 2024 (−26.8%), an average of −3.4% a year. The series high was 0.0884 Million Tonnes in 2018 and the low 0.0314 Million Tonnes in 2022.
The highest value was 0.0884 Million Tonnes in 2018 and the lowest was 0.0314 Million Tonnes in 2022.
Included: Wheat production includes the total harvested output of wheat crops grown for food, animal feed, and industrial uses. It covers all varieties and types of wheat cultivated through commercial farming and agricultural practices, including wheat produced by small-scale farmers and large-scale agricultural operations. The indicator includes annual wheat harvest volumes across different countries and regions, capturing variations caused by changes in cultivation area, yield improvements, irrigation, climate conditions, and advancements in farming technology. Excluded: Wheat production excludes processed wheat products such as flour, bakery products, pasta, and other wheat-based food items. It does not include wheat imports, exports, trade volumes, storage inventories, or consumption levels. The indicator also excludes other cereal crops such as rice, maize, barley, and oats, as well as post-harvest processing activities and value-added products derived from wheat. Only the primary agricultural production of harvested wheat is considered within this macro indicator.
The series is sourced from Our World in Data (https://ourworldindata.org/explorers/global-food?tab=table&overlay=download-data&Food=Wheat&Metric=Production&Per+capita=false&country=USA~DEU~FRA~GBR~BRA~ZAF%3BhideControls). It covers 2015–2024 and is reported in Million Tonnes.
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