Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 25 - GHG Emissions by in Nigeria

Nigeria: Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 25 - GHG Emissions by was 949 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2020. ▲ Rising

Latest (2020)
949 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent
Change on year
up 0.6%
World rank
43rd
of 166 countries
All-time high
1,022 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent
in 2012
All-time low
321 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent
in 2006
Years of data
21
2000–2020

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 25 - GHG Emissions by in Nigeria, 2000–2020

4006008001.0k2000201020202000: 507 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent2001: 482 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent2002: 438.5 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent2003: 432.4 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent2004: 365.6 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent2005: 341.7 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent2006: 321 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent2007: 350.5 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent2008: 329.8 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent2009: 353.3 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent2010: 525.2 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent2011: 591.6 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent2012: 1.0k Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent2013: 806.4 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent2014: 912.2 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent2015: 919.9 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent2016: 925.4 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent2017: 931 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent2018: 936.9 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent2019: 942.9 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent2020: 949 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent.

Analysis

The most recent figure for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 25 - ghg emissions by in Nigeria is 949 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent, measured in 2020.

That represents a change of up 0.6% on the previous year and up 80.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 25 - ghg emissions by in Nigeria peaked at 1,022 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2012 and was at its lowest, 321 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent, in 2006.

Nigeria ranks 43rd of 166 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 21 years of available data.

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 25 - GHG Emissions by in Nigeria, year by year

Annual values for Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 25 - GHG Emissions by sector — GHG emissions from commercial and public services in Nigeria, 2000 to 2020.
Year Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent Change
2000 507 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent
2001 482 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent -4.9%
2002 438.5 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent -9.0%
2003 432.4 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent -1.4%
2004 365.6 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent -15.4%
2005 341.7 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent -6.5%
2006 321 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent -6.1%
2007 350.5 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent +9.2%
2008 329.8 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent -5.9%
2009 353.3 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent +7.1%
2010 525.2 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent +48.7%
2011 591.6 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent +12.6%
2012 1,022 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent +72.7%
2013 806.4 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent -21.1%
2014 912.2 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent +13.1%
2015 919.9 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent +0.8%
2016 925.4 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent +0.6%
2017 931 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent +0.6%
2018 936.9 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent +0.6%
2019 942.9 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent +0.6%
2020 949 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent +0.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 392.18 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent 321 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent 507 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent 10
2010s 851.3 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent 525.2 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent 1,022 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent 10
2020s 949 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent 949 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent 949 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent 1

Countries ranked near Nigeria

  1. 40 New Zealand 1,165 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
  2. 41 Peru 1,133 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
  3. 42 Norway 989.4 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
  4. 44 Sudan 924.9 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
  5. 45 Sweden 901.4 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
  6. 46 Serbia 858.6 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 25 - ghg emissions by in Nigeria?
Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 25 - ghg emissions by in Nigeria was 949 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2020, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 25 - ghg emissions by recorded in Nigeria?
The highest recorded value was 1,022 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2012.
What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 25 - ghg emissions by recorded in Nigeria?
The lowest recorded value was 321 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2006.
How does Nigeria rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 25 - ghg emissions by?
Nigeria ranks 43rd out of 166 countries with data for 2020.
Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 25 - ghg emissions by rising or falling in Nigeria?
Over the last ten years it is up 80.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Nigeria data come from?
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Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 25 - GHG Emissions by sector — GHG emissions from commercial and public services
Unit
Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
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The Statistical Annex to the annual Africa's Development Dynamics (AFDD) report is a collection of development indicators that were gathered and analysed while conducting the research that went into the report. These data are also available online for free viewing or download at https://oe.cd/AFDD-2024, a bilingual website which links to the electronic version of the Africa's Development Dynamics book in both English and French. Table 25 shows statistics on GHG emissions from different sources.