Nigeria produced limestone exceeding 44.7 million metric tons in 2021. The South West zone registered the highest volume of production, with nearly 17 million metric tons, followed by the North Central zone.
Volume of limestone produced in Nigeria in 2021, by zone
(in 1,000 metric tons)
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NBS (Nigeria). (August 7, 2022). Volume of limestone produced in Nigeria in 2021, by zone (in 1,000 metric tons) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved June 11, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1607169/limestone-production-volume-by-zone-nigeria/
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NBS (Nigeria). (2022). Volume of limestone produced in Nigeria in 2021, by zone (in 1,000 metric tons). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: June 11, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1607169/limestone-production-volume-by-zone-nigeria/
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