In 2019, Nigeria had an arable land area of 34 million hectares. In addition, 6.5 million hectares were under permanent crops, and 28.6 million hectares were under permanent meadows and pastures. Agriculture is a key activity for Nigeria's economy after oil. Nevertheless, agricultural activities provide livelihood for many Nigerians, whereas the wealth generated by oil reach a restricted share of people. In fact, agricultural productions ranks among the ten main export categories from Nigeria. It also employs some 36 percent of people in Nigeria and it contributes to 21 percent of the country's GDP.
Agricultural areas in Nigeria in selected years between 1980 and 2019, by type
(in 1,000 hectares)
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FAO. (September 15, 2021). Agricultural areas in Nigeria in selected years between 1980 and 2019, by type (in 1,000 hectares) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved July 05, 2022, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1135880/agricultural-areas-in-nigeria/
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FAO. (2021). Agricultural areas in Nigeria in selected years between 1980 and 2019, by type (in 1,000 hectares). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: July 05, 2022. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1135880/agricultural-areas-in-nigeria/
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