Chad vs Nigeria: Methane emissions by sector
Chad
320,000
in 2023
Nigeria
180,000
in 2023
Chad rank
29th
Nigeria rank
32nd
Methane emissions by sector over time
- Chad
- Nigeria
How they compare
Chad currently reports 320,000 against 180,000 in Nigeria, a difference of 140,000.
That makes Chad's figure about 1.8 times Nigeria's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 34 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Nigeria ahead.
Chad ranks 29th and Nigeria ranks 32nd of 193 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Chad averaged higher in 2 and Nigeria in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Chad | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.31 million | 4.76 million | 2.45 million | Nigeria |
| 2000s | 995,000 | 1.15 million | 152,000 | Nigeria |
| 2010s | 817,000 | 129,000 | 688,000 | Chad |
| 2020s | 450,000 | 247,500 | 202,500 | Chad |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher methane emissions by sector, Chad or Nigeria?
- Chad, at 320,000 against 180,000 in Nigeria as of 2023.
- What is the difference in methane emissions by sector between Chad and Nigeria?
- 140,000, with Chad ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Chad and Nigeria?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do Chad and Nigeria rank globally for methane emissions by sector?
- Chad ranks 29th and Nigeria ranks 32nd of 193 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Methane emissions by sector. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.