Co emissions embedded in global trade in Nigeria
Nigeria: Co emissions embedded in global trade was 3.91 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Co emissions embedded in global trade in Nigeria, 1990–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for co emissions embedded in global trade in Nigeria is 3.91 million, 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, co emissions embedded in global trade in Nigeria peaked at 17.87 million in 2015 and was at its lowest, -47.25 million, 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.
Co emissions embedded in global trade in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | -1.91 million | — |
| 1991 | -3.07 million | +60.8% |
| 1992 | -3.55 million | +15.5% |
| 1993 | -2.15 million | -39.3% |
| 1994 | -3.20 million | +48.5% |
| 1995 | -8.86 million | +176.9% |
| 1996 | -8.78 million | -0.9% |
| 1997 | -8.39 million | -4.4% |
| 1998 | -190,168 | -97.7% |
| 1999 | -21.25 million | +11076.3% |
| 2000 | -47.25 million | +122.3% |
| 2001 | -29.58 million | -37.4% |
| 2002 | -18.64 million | -37.0% |
| 2003 | -24.25 million | +30.1% |
| 2004 | -14.47 million | -40.4% |
| 2005 | -11.82 million | -18.3% |
| 2006 | -24.19 million | +104.7% |
| 2007 | -5.63 million | -76.7% |
| 2008 | -3.91 million | -30.5% |
| 2009 | 16.41 million | -519.8% |
| 2010 | 1.84 million | -88.8% |
| 2011 | -5.48 million | -398.0% |
| 2012 | -6.25 million | +14.0% |
| 2013 | 14.89 million | -338.3% |
| 2014 | 14.50 million | -2.6% |
| 2015 | 17.87 million | +23.2% |
| 2016 | 8.94 million | -50.0% |
| 2017 | 6.07 million | -32.1% |
| 2018 | 7.10 million | +16.9% |
| 2019 | 4.43 million | -37.5% |
| 2020 | 12.28 million | +176.9% |
| 2021 | 9.35 million | -23.8% |
| 2022 | 8.16 million | -12.8% |
| 2023 | 3.91 million | -52.1% |
Nigeria compared with similar countries
- Nigeria's 3.91 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.98 million, 1.3× the median. (28 countries reporting)
- Nigeria's 3.91 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.33 million, 1.2× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Co emissions embedded in global 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 | -21.25 million |
| 2009 | +519.8% | -3.91 million | 16.41 million |
| 2011 | -398.0% | 1.84 million | -5.48 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -6.13 million | -21.25 million | -190,168 | 10 |
| 2000s | -16.33 million | -47.25 million | 16.41 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.39 million | -6.25 million | 17.87 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.42 million | 3.91 million | 12.28 million | 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 co emissions embedded in global trade in Nigeria?
- Co emissions embedded in global trade in Nigeria was 3.91 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co emissions embedded in global trade recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 17.87 million in 2015.
- What is the lowest co emissions embedded in global trade recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was -47.25 million in 2000.
- How does Nigeria rank for co emissions embedded in global trade?
- Nigeria ranks 66th out of 120 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co emissions embedded in global 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Co emissions embedded in global trade. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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