In 2023, Nigeria had approximately 69.4 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.
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FAO. (July 24, 2025). Total agricultural land area in Nigeria in selected years between 1980 and 2023 (in 1,000 hectares) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 28, 2026, from /statistics/1263810/agricultural-land-in-nigeria/
FAO. "Total agricultural land area in Nigeria in selected years between 1980 and 2023 (in 1,000 hectares)." Chart. July 24, 2025. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 28, 2026. /statistics/1263810/agricultural-land-in-nigeria/
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FAO, Total agricultural land area in Nigeria in selected years between 1980 and 2023 (in 1,000 hectares) ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/1263810/agricultural-land-in-nigeria/ (last visited July 28, 2026)
Total agricultural land area in Nigeria in selected years between 1980 and 2023 (in 1,000 hectares) [Graph], FAO, July 24, 2025. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1263810/agricultural-land-in-nigeria/
