At more than 160 million people, the population of Nigeria is the largest in Africa and accounts for 47 percent of West Africa’s total population (World Bank 2012). Nigeria is also the biggest oil exporter in Africa, with the continent’s largest natural gas reserves. Nigeria’s oil wealth has helped it maintain relatively steady economic growth despite recent global financial downturns. The country’s GDP grew from 6 percent in 2008 to 8.4 percent in 2010 (World Bank 2012). Unemployment remains a significant problem, however, with an estimated 50 million youth unemployed.

Agricultural Production
Agricultural Production2007200820092010
Rice Production
FAO 2013
3,186,000 MT4,179,000 MT3,546,250 MT4,472,520 MT
Wheat Production
FAO 2012
44,000 MT53,000 MT36,813 MT34,200 MT
Maize Production
FAO 2012
6,724,000 MT7,525,000 MT7,358,260 MT7,676,850 MT
Soybean Production
FAO 2013
580,000 MT591,000 MT610,000 MT285,050 MT
Agricultural Exports
Agricultural Exports2006200720082009
Rice Exports
FAO 2013
2,497 MT251.00 MT46.00 MT1.00 MT
Wheat Exports
FAO 2012
15.00 MT82.00 MT12.00 MT12.00 MT
Maize Exports
FAO 2012
3,666 MT10,416 MT1,023 MT MT
Soybean Exports
FAO 2012
11,500 MT15,300 MT15,000 MT14,400 MT
Agricultural Imports
Agricultural Imports2005200620072008
Rice Imports
FAO 2013
1,187,786 MT975,907 MT1,216,962 MT971,815 MT
Wheat Imports
FAO 2012
3,714,680 MT3,244,000 MT7,795,100 MT1,132,180 MT
Maize Imports
FAO 2008
17,668 MT9,612 MT687.00 MT49.00 MT
Soybean Imports
FAO 2013
23,124 MT23,124 MT23,124 MT83.00 MT
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