Abstract: The study attempts to investigate the socioeconomic characteristics of pig producers and their husbandry practices in the sub-humid zone of Northern Guinea savannah, Nigeria. The results show that certain socioeconomic variables are associated with the herd size of pigs kept. Household size, investment on pigs, number of pigs sold in the last 12 months, income from pigs sold, the number of pigs started with and pig keeping experience are found to be statistically significantly related with pig herd size. On the other hand, age and level of education are found to be positively related to pig herd size, although the relationships are not statistically significant. It is also shown that the management system practised in the study area is the semi-intensive system, with poor feeding, inadequate housing and healthcare attention. The implications for a programme of pig improvement and livestock extension services are noted.