Colombia vs Nigeria: Annual carbon dioxide emissions
Colombia
28.17 million
in 2026
Nigeria
34.56 million
in 2026
Colombia rank
22nd
Nigeria rank
20th
Annual carbon dioxide emissions over time
- Colombia
- Nigeria
How they compare
Nigeria currently reports 34.56 million against 28.17 million in Colombia, a difference of 6.39 million.
That makes Nigeria's figure about 1.2 times Colombia's.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Nigeria has been ahead every year.
Colombia ranks 22nd and Nigeria ranks 20th of 248 countries.
Nigeria has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Colombia | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 41.48 million | 82.08 million | 40.60 million | Nigeria |
| 2010s | 32.76 million | 50.64 million | 17.88 million | Nigeria |
| 2020s | 31.45 million | 48.55 million | 17.10 million | Nigeria |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual carbon dioxide emissions, Colombia or Nigeria?
- Nigeria, at 34.56 million against 28.17 million in Colombia as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual carbon dioxide emissions between Colombia and Nigeria?
- 6.39 million, with Nigeria ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and Nigeria?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Colombia and Nigeria rank globally for annual carbon dioxide emissions?
- Colombia ranks 22nd and Nigeria ranks 20th of 248 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Annual carbon dioxide emissions. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.