In 2021, Nigeria had approximately 68.6 million hectares of agricultural land. 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 reaches a restricted share of people. In fact, agricultural production ranks among the ten main export categories from Nigeria.
Agricultural land in Nigeria in selected years between 1980 and 2021
(in 1,000 hectares)
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FAO. (July 13, 2023). Agricultural land in Nigeria in selected years between 1980 and 2021 (in 1,000 hectares) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved October 31, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1263810/agricultural-land-in-nigeria/
FAO. "Agricultural land in Nigeria in selected years between 1980 and 2021 (in 1,000 hectares)." Chart. July 13, 2023. Statista. Accessed October 31, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1263810/agricultural-land-in-nigeria/
FAO. (2023). Agricultural land in Nigeria in selected years between 1980 and 2021 (in 1,000 hectares). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: October 31, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1263810/agricultural-land-in-nigeria/
FAO. "Agricultural Land in Nigeria in Selected Years between 1980 and 2021 (in 1,000 Hectares)." Statista, Statista Inc., 13 Jul 2023, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1263810/agricultural-land-in-nigeria/
FAO, Agricultural land in Nigeria in selected years between 1980 and 2021 (in 1,000 hectares) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1263810/agricultural-land-in-nigeria/ (last visited October 31, 2024)
Agricultural land in Nigeria in selected years between 1980 and 2021 (in 1,000 hectares) [Graph], FAO, July 13, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1263810/agricultural-land-in-nigeria/