Country areas in Nigeria 2019, by type
According to the latest estimations, Nigeria had an agricultural area of 69.3 million hectares and a forest area of roughly 22 million hectares. Agriculture is a key activity for Nigeria's economy after oil. Nevertheless, agricultural activities provide a livelihood for many Nigerians, whereas the wealth generated by oil reached a restricted share of people. In fact, agricultural production ranks among the ten main export categories in Nigeria. Agriculture also contributes to the country's GDP and employment.
