Niger: Food production index

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 Niger

Food production index (2004-2006 = 100)

 Latest value 132.6
 Year 2022
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1961 - 2022
 Average 48.7
 Min - Max 16.5 - 132.6
 Source FAO
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The latest value from 2022 is 132.6 index points, an increase from 107.3 index points in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 109.8 index points, based on data from 188 countries. Historically, the average for Niger from 1961 to 2022 is 48.7 index points. The minimum value, 16.5 index points, was reached in 1961 while the maximum of 132.6 index points was recorded in 2022. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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 Recent values Niger: Food production index
 2022 132.6
 2021 107.3
 2020 128.3
 2019 119.0
 2018 119.8
 2017 110.5
 2016 108.9
 2015 101.2




Definition: Food production index covers food crops that are considered edible and that contain nutrients. Coffee and tea are excluded because, although edible, they have no nutritive value.

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