According to estimations from 2022, around ** percent of land in Nigeria is used for agriculture. In addition, just over ** percent of the country is covered by forests. Despite its 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. (May 28, 2025). Distribution of land use in Nigeria in 2022 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 30, 2026, from /statistics/1203430/distribution-of-land-use-in-nigeria/
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