CO₂ emissions embedded in trade in Nigeria
Nigeria: CO₂ emissions embedded in trade was 3.91 million tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
CO₂ emissions embedded in trade in Nigeria, 1990–2023
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for co₂ emissions embedded in trade in Nigeria is 3.91 million tonnes, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 52.1% on the previous year and down 73.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions embedded in trade in Nigeria peaked at 17.87 million tonnes in 2015 and was at its lowest, -47.25 million tonnes, in 2000.
That places Nigeria 66th out of 120 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
CO₂ emissions embedded in trade in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | -1.91 million tonnes | — |
| 1991 | -3.07 million tonnes | +60.8% |
| 1992 | -3.55 million tonnes | +15.5% |
| 1993 | -2.15 million tonnes | -39.3% |
| 1994 | -3.20 million tonnes | +48.5% |
| 1995 | -8.86 million tonnes | +176.9% |
| 1996 | -8.78 million tonnes | -0.9% |
| 1997 | -8.39 million tonnes | -4.4% |
| 1998 | -190,168 tonnes | -97.7% |
| 1999 | -21.25 million tonnes | +11076.3% |
| 2000 | -47.25 million tonnes | +122.3% |
| 2001 | -29.58 million tonnes | -37.4% |
| 2002 | -18.64 million tonnes | -37.0% |
| 2003 | -24.25 million tonnes | +30.1% |
| 2004 | -14.47 million tonnes | -40.4% |
| 2005 | -11.82 million tonnes | -18.3% |
| 2006 | -24.19 million tonnes | +104.7% |
| 2007 | -5.63 million tonnes | -76.7% |
| 2008 | -3.91 million tonnes | -30.5% |
| 2009 | 16.41 million tonnes | -519.8% |
| 2010 | 1.84 million tonnes | -88.8% |
| 2011 | -5.48 million tonnes | -398.0% |
| 2012 | -6.25 million tonnes | +14.0% |
| 2013 | 14.89 million tonnes | -338.3% |
| 2014 | 14.50 million tonnes | -2.6% |
| 2015 | 17.87 million tonnes | +23.2% |
| 2016 | 8.94 million tonnes | -50.0% |
| 2017 | 6.07 million tonnes | -32.1% |
| 2018 | 7.10 million tonnes | +16.9% |
| 2019 | 4.43 million tonnes | -37.5% |
| 2020 | 12.28 million tonnes | +176.9% |
| 2021 | 9.35 million tonnes | -23.8% |
| 2022 | 8.16 million tonnes | -12.8% |
| 2023 | 3.91 million tonnes | -52.1% |
Nigeria compared with similar countries
- Nigeria's 3.91 million tonnes is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.98 million tonnes, 1.3× the median. (28 countries reporting)
- Nigeria's 3.91 million tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.33 million tonnes, 1.2× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where CO₂ emissions embedded in trade in Nigeria changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | -11076.3% | -190,168 tonnes | -21.25 million tonnes |
| 2009 | +519.8% | -3.91 million tonnes | 16.41 million tonnes |
| 2011 | -398.0% | 1.84 million tonnes | -5.48 million tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -6.13 million tonnes | -21.25 million tonnes | -190,168 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | -16.33 million tonnes | -47.25 million tonnes | 16.41 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.39 million tonnes | -6.25 million tonnes | 17.87 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.42 million tonnes | 3.91 million tonnes | 12.28 million tonnes | 4 |
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 co₂ emissions embedded in trade in Nigeria?
- Co₂ emissions embedded in trade in Nigeria was 3.91 million tonnes in 2023, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions embedded in trade recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 17.87 million tonnes in 2015.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions embedded in trade recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was -47.25 million tonnes in 2000.
- How does Nigeria rank for co₂ emissions embedded in trade?
- Nigeria ranks 66th out of 120 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co₂ emissions embedded in trade rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 73.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria data come from?
- The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of CO₂ emissions embedded in trade. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual net carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions embedded in trade, measured in tonnes.