Maize production in Nigeria amounted to 12.75 million metric tons in 2021. This slightly increased from the previous year, when the volume reached 12.4 million metric tons, the highest within the observed period. The quantity of maize produced in the country has generally increased since 2010.
Production quantity of maize in Nigeria from 2010 to 2021
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FAO. (March 24, 2023). Production quantity of maize in Nigeria from 2010 to 2021 (in 1,000 metric tons) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved February 18, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1300743/production-volume-of-maize-in-nigeria/
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