All Crops — Burning crop residues in Nigeria

Nigeria: All Crops — Burning crop residues was 8.32 million t in 2050. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2050)
8.32 million t
World rank
8th
of 183 countries
All-time high
9.13 million t
in 2019
All-time low
662,650 t
in 1979
Years of data
65
1961–2050

All Crops — Burning crop residues in Nigeria, 1961–2050

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Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.

Analysis

In 2050, all crops — burning crop residues in Nigeria stood at 8.32 million t.

Over the whole period, all crops — burning crop residues in Nigeria peaked at 9.13 million t in 2019 and was at its lowest, 662,650 t, in 1979.

That places Nigeria 8th out of 183 countries with data for 2050, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

All Crops — Burning crop residues in Nigeria, year by year

Annual values for All Crops — Burning crop residues (Biomass burned, dry matter) in Nigeria, 1961 to 2050.
Year t Change
1961 1.47 million t
1962 1.25 million t -14.8%
1963 1.24 million t -0.8%
1964 1.58 million t +27.6%
1965 1.52 million t -3.8%
1966 1.25 million t -18.0%
1967 1.32 million t +6.0%
1968 1.24 million t -6.3%
1969 1.53 million t +23.3%
1970 1.60 million t +5.0%
1971 1.40 million t -12.7%
1972 1.26 million t -10.0%
1973 1.47 million t +16.2%
1974 743,125 t -49.3%
1975 1.13 million t +52.1%
1976 1.00 million t -11.3%
1977 762,300 t -24.0%
1978 696,600 t -8.6%
1979 662,650 t -4.9%
1980 785,800 t +18.6%
1981 786,950 t +0.1%
1982 904,625 t +15.0%
1983 1.42 million t +57.3%
1984 1.43 million t +0.3%
1985 1.96 million t +37.4%
1986 3.23 million t +64.6%
1987 3.86 million t +19.7%
1988 3.81 million t -1.2%
1989 4.53 million t +18.8%
1990 5.81 million t +28.1%
1991 6.09 million t +4.8%
1992 6.16 million t +1.3%
1993 6.19 million t +0.4%
1994 6.39 million t +3.2%
1995 6.48 million t +1.5%
1996 5.28 million t -18.6%
1997 5.35 million t +1.4%
1998 5.04 million t -5.8%
1999 4.66 million t -7.5%
2000 4.40 million t -5.6%
2001 4.48 million t +1.8%
2002 4.53 million t +1.1%
2003 4.73 million t +4.5%
2004 4.82 million t +1.8%
2005 5.01 million t +4.0%
2006 5.46 million t +8.9%
2007 5.34 million t -2.1%
2008 5.21 million t -2.4%
2009 4.43 million t -15.1%
2010 5.55 million t +25.3%
2011 6.79 million t +22.4%
2012 7.41 million t +9.1%
2013 7.45 million t +0.6%
2014 8.13 million t +9.1%
2015 7.64 million t -6.1%
2016 8.13 million t +6.4%
2017 8.53 million t +5.0%
2018 8.86 million t +3.8%
2019 9.13 million t +3.1%
2020 8.43 million t -7.6%
2021 8.64 million t +2.5%
2022 8.38 million t -3.0%
2023 8.25 million t -1.6%
2030 7.12 million t -13.7%
2050 8.32 million t +16.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 1.38 million t 1.24 million t 1.58 million t 9
1970s 1.07 million t 662,650 t 1.60 million t 10
1980s 2.27 million t 785,800 t 4.53 million t 10
1990s 5.74 million t 4.66 million t 6.48 million t 10
2000s 4.84 million t 4.40 million t 5.46 million t 10
2010s 7.76 million t 5.55 million t 9.13 million t 10
2020s 8.43 million t 8.25 million t 8.64 million t 4
2030s 7.12 million t 7.12 million t 7.12 million t 1
2050s 8.32 million t 8.32 million t 8.32 million t 1

Countries ranked near Nigeria

  1. 5 Brazil 23.61 million t compare
  2. 5 United Republic of Tanzania 3.69 million t compare
  3. 6 Türkiye 3.24 million t compare
  4. 6 USSR 21.65 million t compare
  5. 7 Democratic Republic of the Congo 3.11 million t compare
  6. 7 Indonesia 13.51 million t compare
  7. 8 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 2.99 million t compare
  8. 9 Russian Federation 7.86 million t compare
  9. 10 Mexico 7.78 million t compare
  10. 10 Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) 1.46 million t compare
  11. 11 Argentina 7.74 million t compare
  12. 11 Democratic People's Republic of Korea 1.31 million t compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is all crops — burning crop residues in Nigeria?
All crops — burning crop residues in Nigeria was 8.32 million t in 2050, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest all crops — burning crop residues recorded in Nigeria?
The highest recorded value was 9.13 million t in 2019.
What is the lowest all crops — burning crop residues recorded in Nigeria?
The lowest recorded value was 662,650 t in 1979.
How does Nigeria rank for all crops — burning crop residues?
Nigeria ranks 8th out of 183 countries with data for 2050.
Where does this Nigeria data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of All Crops — Burning crop residues (Biomass burned, dry matter). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
All Crops — Burning crop residues (Biomass burned, dry matter)
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
236 places, 13,817 data points, 1961–2050
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The FAOSTAT domain on Emissions from Crops provides estimates of emissions associated with crop processes, namely 1) crop residues, 2) burning of crop residues, and 3) rice cultivation and the application of nitrogen (N) fertilizers, including mineral and chemical fertilizers, to soils. Estimates are computed at Tier 1 following the 2006 IPCC Guidelines for National greenhouse gas (GHG) Inventories (IPCC, 2006).