According to estimations from 2018, around 78 percent of land in Nigeria is used for agriculture. In addition, 9.5 percent of the country is covered by forests. Despite a relatively small contribution to the GDP, agriculture is a key activity for Nigeria as it provides livelihood for a large share of the population.
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CIA. (February 5, 2021). Distribution of land use in Nigeria in 2018 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1203430/distribution-of-land-use-in-nigeria/
CIA. "Distribution of land use in Nigeria in 2018." Chart. February 5, 2021. Statista. Accessed November 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1203430/distribution-of-land-use-in-nigeria/
CIA. (2021). Distribution of land use in Nigeria in 2018. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: November 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1203430/distribution-of-land-use-in-nigeria/
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Distribution of land use in Nigeria in 2018 [Graph], CIA, February 5, 2021. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1203430/distribution-of-land-use-in-nigeria/
