Closed shrubland — Emissions in Nigeria

Nigeria: Closed shrubland — Emissions was 0.0066 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
0.0066 kt
Change on year
up 153.8%
World rank
21st
of 213 countries
All-time high
3.83 kt
in 1999
All-time low
0 kt
in 2001
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Closed shrubland — Emissions in Nigeria, 1990–2024

012341990200720241990: 0.543 kt1991: 0.543 kt1992: 0.543 kt1993: 0.543 kt1994: 0.543 kt1995: 0.543 kt1996: 2.7 kt1997: 2.4 kt1998: 3.7 kt1999: 3.8 kt2000: 2.8 kt2001: 0 kt2002: 0.001 kt2003: 0.113 kt2004: 0.005 kt2005: 0.004 kt2006: 0.014 kt2007: 0.017 kt2008: 0.02 kt2009: 0 kt2010: 0.001 kt2011: 0.003 kt2012: 0 kt2013: 0.003 kt2014: 0.008 kt2015: 0 kt2016: 0.064 kt2017: 0.001 kt2018: 0.001 kt2019: 0 kt2020: 0.05 kt2021: 0 kt2022: 0.004 kt2023: 0.003 kt2024: 0.007 kt

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for closed shrubland — emissions in Nigeria is 0.0066 kt, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 153.8% on the previous year and down 16.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, closed shrubland — emissions in Nigeria peaked at 3.83 kt in 1999 and was at its lowest, 0 kt, in 2001.

That places Nigeria 21st out of 213 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 1.59 kt 0.5434 kt 3.83 kt 10
2000s 0.2992 kt 0 kt 2.82 kt 10
2010s 0.0081 kt 0 kt 0.0643 kt 10
2020s 0.0126 kt 0 kt 0.0499 kt 5

Countries ranked near Nigeria

  1. 18 Anguilla 0 kt
  2. 18 Chile 0.0198 kt compare
  3. 18 Cook Islands 0 kt
  4. 18 Mayotte 0 kt
  5. 18 Montserrat 0 kt
  6. 18 Niue 0 kt
  7. 18 Tokelau 0 kt
  8. 19 Colombia 0.0197 kt compare
  9. 20 Kenya 0.0118 kt compare
  10. 22 Congo 0.0052 kt compare
  11. 22 Guyana 0.0052 kt compare
  12. 24 China (People’s Republic of) 0.004 kt compare
  13. 24 China, mainland 0.004 kt compare

See the full ranking of 271 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is closed shrubland — emissions in Nigeria?
Closed shrubland — emissions in Nigeria was 0.0066 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest closed shrubland — emissions recorded in Nigeria?
The highest recorded value was 3.83 kt in 1999.
What is the lowest closed shrubland — emissions recorded in Nigeria?
The lowest recorded value was 0 kt in 2001.
How does Nigeria rank for closed shrubland — emissions?
Nigeria ranks 21st out of 213 countries with data for 2024.
Is closed shrubland — emissions rising or falling in Nigeria?
Over the last ten years it is down 16.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Nigeria data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Closed shrubland — Emissions (CH4). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Closed shrubland — Emissions (CH4)
Unit
kt
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
271 places, 9,259 data points, 1990–2024
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