Annual CO₂ emissions from oil, gaps filled in Niger
Niger: Annual CO₂ emissions from oil, gaps filled was 2.66 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Annual CO₂ emissions from oil, gaps filled in Niger, 1950–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, annual co₂ emissions from oil, gaps filled in Niger stood at 2.66 million tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.9% on the previous year and up 58.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from oil, gaps filled in Niger peaked at 2.68 million tonnes in 2022 and was at its lowest, 14,324 tonnes, in 1951.
That places Niger 144th out of 215 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual CO₂ emissions from oil, gaps filled in Niger, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 23,002 tonnes | — |
| 1951 | 14,324 tonnes | -37.7% |
| 1952 | 17,467 tonnes | +21.9% |
| 1953 | 19,074 tonnes | +9.2% |
| 1954 | 22,595 tonnes | +18.5% |
| 1955 | 24,371 tonnes | +7.9% |
| 1956 | 27,988 tonnes | +14.8% |
| 1957 | 30,618 tonnes | +9.4% |
| 1958 | 25,648 tonnes | -16.2% |
| 1959 | 21,984 tonnes | -14.3% |
| 1960 | 29,312 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 1961 | 54,960 tonnes | +87.5% |
| 1962 | 65,952 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 1963 | 87,936 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 1964 | 95,264 tonnes | +8.3% |
| 1965 | 91,600 tonnes | -3.8% |
| 1966 | 128,240 tonnes | +40.0% |
| 1967 | 120,912 tonnes | -5.7% |
| 1968 | 150,224 tonnes | +24.2% |
| 1969 | 179,536 tonnes | +19.5% |
| 1970 | 201,520 tonnes | +12.2% |
| 1971 | 216,176 tonnes | +7.3% |
| 1972 | 238,160 tonnes | +10.2% |
| 1973 | 293,120 tonnes | +23.1% |
| 1974 | 278,464 tonnes | -5.0% |
| 1975 | 326,096 tonnes | +17.1% |
| 1976 | 315,104 tonnes | -3.4% |
| 1977 | 348,080 tonnes | +10.5% |
| 1978 | 395,712 tonnes | +13.7% |
| 1979 | 461,664 tonnes | +16.7% |
| 1980 | 498,304 tonnes | +7.9% |
| 1981 | 586,766 tonnes | +17.8% |
| 1982 | 608,903 tonnes | +3.8% |
| 1983 | 600,896 tonnes | -1.3% |
| 1984 | 575,248 tonnes | -4.3% |
| 1985 | 577,371 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1986 | 554,673 tonnes | -3.9% |
| 1987 | 545,936 tonnes | -1.6% |
| 1988 | 564,256 tonnes | +3.4% |
| 1989 | 571,584 tonnes | +1.3% |
| 1990 | 370,064 tonnes | -35.3% |
| 1991 | 334,941 tonnes | -9.5% |
| 1992 | 318,768 tonnes | -4.8% |
| 1993 | 366,400 tonnes | +14.9% |
| 1994 | 342,263 tonnes | -6.6% |
| 1995 | 300,448 tonnes | -12.2% |
| 1996 | 367,973 tonnes | +22.5% |
| 1997 | 401,632 tonnes | +9.1% |
| 1998 | 422,810 tonnes | +5.3% |
| 1999 | 425,024 tonnes | +0.5% |
| 2000 | 444,655 tonnes | +4.6% |
| 2001 | 397,157 tonnes | -10.7% |
| 2002 | 408,856 tonnes | +2.9% |
| 2003 | 459,434 tonnes | +12.4% |
| 2004 | 441,670 tonnes | -3.9% |
| 2005 | 430,135 tonnes | -2.6% |
| 2006 | 397,828 tonnes | -7.5% |
| 2007 | 464,044 tonnes | +16.6% |
| 2008 | 511,632 tonnes | +10.3% |
| 2009 | 666,848 tonnes | +30.3% |
| 2010 | 828,064 tonnes | +24.2% |
| 2011 | 923,328 tonnes | +11.5% |
| 2012 | 1.35 million tonnes | +46.0% |
| 2013 | 1.54 million tonnes | +14.1% |
| 2014 | 1.68 million tonnes | +9.0% |
| 2015 | 1.76 million tonnes | +4.6% |
| 2016 | 1.68 million tonnes | -4.2% |
| 2017 | 1.81 million tonnes | +7.9% |
| 2018 | 1.38 million tonnes | -23.6% |
| 2019 | 2.03 million tonnes | +46.3% |
| 2020 | 2.51 million tonnes | +23.7% |
| 2021 | 2.19 million tonnes | -12.7% |
| 2022 | 2.68 million tonnes | +22.5% |
| 2023 | 2.56 million tonnes | -4.4% |
| 2024 | 2.66 million tonnes | +3.9% |
Niger compared with similar countries
- Niger's 2.66 million tonnes is above the median for low income countries, which is 2.66 million tonnes, 1.0× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Niger's 2.66 million tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.02 million tonnes, 88% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 22,707 tonnes | 14,324 tonnes | 30,618 tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 100,394 tonnes | 29,312 tonnes | 179,536 tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 307,410 tonnes | 201,520 tonnes | 461,664 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 568,394 tonnes | 498,304 tonnes | 608,903 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 365,032 tonnes | 300,448 tonnes | 425,024 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 462,226 tonnes | 397,157 tonnes | 666,848 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.50 million tonnes | 828,064 tonnes | 2.03 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.52 million tonnes | 2.19 million tonnes | 2.68 million tonnes | 5 |
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 32,615 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 10,272 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 22,344 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 38.76 kt (2050)
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- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,078 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 89.82 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 4.07 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from oil, gaps filled in Niger?
- Annual co₂ emissions from oil, gaps filled in Niger was 2.66 million tonnes in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest annual co₂ emissions from oil, gaps filled recorded in Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 2.68 million tonnes in 2022.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from oil, gaps filled recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 14,324 tonnes in 1951.
- How does Niger rank for annual co₂ emissions from oil, gaps filled?
- Niger ranks 144th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from oil, gaps filled rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is up 58.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Niger data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Annual CO₂ emissions from oil, gaps filled. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Annual CO₂ emissions from oil with 86 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.
Computed from
- Annual co2 oil Our World in Data
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About this data
Annual CO₂ emissions from oil with 86 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.