Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Nigeria
Nigeria: Annual carbon dioxide emissions was 34.87 million in 2026. ▼ Falling
Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Nigeria, 2003–2026
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual carbon dioxide emissions in Nigeria is 34.87 million, measured in 2026. That is the lowest value across all 24 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 30.3% on the previous year and down 45.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual carbon dioxide emissions in Nigeria peaked at 94.59 million in 2004 and was at its lowest, 34.87 million, in 2026.
Nigeria ranks 26th of 248 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 24 years of available data.
Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 94.35 million | — |
| 2004 | 94.59 million | +0.2% |
| 2005 | 78.30 million | -17.2% |
| 2006 | 83.93 million | +7.2% |
| 2007 | 87.28 million | +4.0% |
| 2008 | 76.40 million | -12.5% |
| 2009 | 59.72 million | -21.8% |
| 2010 | 59.55 million | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 54.79 million | -8.0% |
| 2012 | 48.83 million | -10.9% |
| 2013 | 42.57 million | -12.8% |
| 2014 | 45.20 million | +6.2% |
| 2015 | 47.93 million | +6.0% |
| 2016 | 63.60 million | +32.7% |
| 2017 | 54.92 million | -13.6% |
| 2018 | 48.03 million | -12.5% |
| 2019 | 40.98 million | -14.7% |
| 2020 | 50.74 million | +23.8% |
| 2021 | 54.67 million | +7.8% |
| 2022 | 50.45 million | -7.7% |
| 2023 | 47.64 million | -5.6% |
| 2024 | 51.77 million | +8.7% |
| 2025 | 50.01 million | -3.4% |
| 2026 | 34.87 million | -30.3% |
Nigeria compared with similar countries
- Nigeria's 34.87 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 4.02 million, 8.7× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Nigeria's 34.87 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 9.64 million, 3.6× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 82.08 million | 59.72 million | 94.59 million | 7 |
| 2010s | 50.64 million | 40.98 million | 63.60 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 48.59 million | 34.87 million | 54.67 million | 7 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
More climate change data for Nigeria
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 608.40 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 66,810 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 24,814 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 41,996 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 93.64 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1,500 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 22,614 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 7,292 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 15,322 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 27.52 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual carbon dioxide emissions in Nigeria?
- Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Nigeria was 34.87 million in 2026, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 94.59 million in 2004.
- What is the lowest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 34.87 million in 2026.
- How does Nigeria rank for annual carbon dioxide emissions?
- Nigeria ranks 26th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual carbon dioxide emissions rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 45.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Nigeria data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Annual carbon dioxide emissions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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