CO₂ emissions per capita vs. fossil fuel consumption per capita in Nigeria
Nigeria: CO₂ emissions per capita vs. fossil fuel consumption per capita was 0.5837 tonnes per person in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
0.5837 tonnes per person
Change on year
up 2.8%
World rank
176th
of 213 countries
All-time high
1.01 tonnes per person
in 1974
All-time low
0.0008 tonnes per person
in 1915
Years of data
110
1915–2024
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. fossil fuel consumption per capita in Nigeria, 1915–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes per person.
Analysis
Nigeria recorded 0.5837 tonnes per person for co₂ emissions per capita vs. fossil fuel consumption per capita in 2024.
The figure is up 2.8% on the previous year and down 12.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions per capita vs. fossil fuel consumption per capita in Nigeria peaked at 1.01 tonnes per person in 1974 and was at its lowest, 0.0008 tonnes per person, in 1915.
That places Nigeria 176th out of 213 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. fossil fuel consumption per capita in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | tonnes per person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 0.0008 tonnes per person | — |
| 1916 | 0.003 tonnes per person | +256.3% |
| 1917 | 0.0101 tonnes per person | +235.4% |
| 1918 | 0.0178 tonnes per person | +77.1% |
| 1919 | 0.0163 tonnes per person | -8.3% |
| 1920 | 0.0213 tonnes per person | +30.1% |
| 1921 | 0.0246 tonnes per person | +15.8% |
| 1922 | 0.0129 tonnes per person | -47.6% |
| 1923 | 0.0197 tonnes per person | +53.0% |
| 1924 | 0.0223 tonnes per person | +12.9% |
| 1925 | 0.0261 tonnes per person | +17.1% |
| 1926 | 0.0349 tonnes per person | +33.7% |
| 1927 | 0.0379 tonnes per person | +8.7% |
| 1928 | 0.0373 tonnes per person | -1.6% |
| 1929 | 0.0354 tonnes per person | -5.3% |
| 1930 | 0.0351 tonnes per person | -0.8% |
| 1931 | 0.0325 tonnes per person | -7.3% |
| 1932 | 0.0246 tonnes per person | -24.4% |
| 1933 | 0.0227 tonnes per person | -7.9% |
| 1934 | 0.0247 tonnes per person | +8.8% |
| 1935 | 0.0242 tonnes per person | -2.0% |
| 1936 | 0.0269 tonnes per person | +11.5% |
| 1937 | 0.033 tonnes per person | +22.4% |
| 1938 | 0.0324 tonnes per person | -1.8% |
| 1939 | 0.0268 tonnes per person | -17.1% |
| 1940 | 0.0269 tonnes per person | +0.2% |
| 1941 | 0.0313 tonnes per person | +16.5% |
| 1942 | 0.0386 tonnes per person | +23.4% |
| 1943 | 0.0416 tonnes per person | +7.8% |
| 1944 | 0.0497 tonnes per person | +19.4% |
| 1945 | 0.0407 tonnes per person | -18.1% |
| 1946 | 0.0474 tonnes per person | +16.5% |
| 1947 | 0.0444 tonnes per person | -6.4% |
| 1948 | 0.0458 tonnes per person | +3.1% |
| 1949 | 0.0407 tonnes per person | -11.1% |
| 1950 | 0.0605 tonnes per person | +48.8% |
| 1951 | 0.0444 tonnes per person | -26.7% |
| 1952 | 0.0563 tonnes per person | +26.9% |
| 1953 | 0.0618 tonnes per person | +9.7% |
| 1954 | 0.064 tonnes per person | +3.6% |
| 1955 | 0.0659 tonnes per person | +2.9% |
| 1956 | 0.0722 tonnes per person | +9.6% |
| 1957 | 0.0749 tonnes per person | +3.7% |
| 1958 | 0.0859 tonnes per person | +14.7% |
| 1959 | 0.0807 tonnes per person | -6.0% |
| 1960 | 0.0755 tonnes per person | -6.4% |
| 1961 | 0.0894 tonnes per person | +18.3% |
| 1962 | 0.0889 tonnes per person | -0.5% |
| 1963 | 0.1114 tonnes per person | +25.3% |
| 1964 | 0.1483 tonnes per person | +33.1% |
| 1965 | 0.2346 tonnes per person | +58.2% |
| 1966 | 0.2519 tonnes per person | +7.4% |
| 1967 | 0.2452 tonnes per person | -2.6% |
| 1968 | 0.124 tonnes per person | -49.4% |
| 1969 | 0.2215 tonnes per person | +78.6% |
| 1970 | 0.385 tonnes per person | +73.8% |
| 1971 | 0.5636 tonnes per person | +46.4% |
| 1972 | 0.706 tonnes per person | +25.3% |
| 1973 | 0.8241 tonnes per person | +16.7% |
| 1974 | 1.01 tonnes per person | +22.4% |
| 1975 | 0.7462 tonnes per person | -26.0% |
| 1976 | 0.8452 tonnes per person | +13.3% |
| 1977 | 0.7506 tonnes per person | -11.2% |
| 1978 | 0.695 tonnes per person | -7.4% |
| 1979 | 0.981 tonnes per person | +41.1% |
| 1980 | 0.9217 tonnes per person | -6.1% |
| 1981 | 0.8644 tonnes per person | -6.2% |
| 1982 | 0.8333 tonnes per person | -3.6% |
| 1983 | 0.7412 tonnes per person | -11.0% |
| 1984 | 0.8402 tonnes per person | +13.4% |
| 1985 | 0.8194 tonnes per person | -2.5% |
| 1986 | 0.838 tonnes per person | +2.3% |
| 1987 | 0.6579 tonnes per person | -21.5% |
| 1988 | 0.7645 tonnes per person | +16.2% |
| 1989 | 0.4448 tonnes per person | -41.8% |
| 1990 | 0.3994 tonnes per person | -10.2% |
| 1991 | 0.4196 tonnes per person | +5.1% |
| 1992 | 0.4509 tonnes per person | +7.5% |
| 1993 | 0.4253 tonnes per person | -5.7% |
| 1994 | 0.7445 tonnes per person | +75.1% |
| 1995 | 0.7601 tonnes per person | +2.1% |
| 1996 | 0.8595 tonnes per person | +13.1% |
| 1997 | 0.8192 tonnes per person | -4.7% |
| 1998 | 0.7204 tonnes per person | -12.1% |
| 1999 | 0.6895 tonnes per person | -4.3% |
| 2000 | 0.7662 tonnes per person | +11.1% |
| 2001 | 0.7717 tonnes per person | +0.7% |
| 2002 | 0.6736 tonnes per person | -12.7% |
| 2003 | 0.7291 tonnes per person | +8.2% |
| 2004 | 0.6732 tonnes per person | -7.7% |
| 2005 | 0.7011 tonnes per person | +4.1% |
| 2006 | 0.6044 tonnes per person | -13.8% |
| 2007 | 0.5361 tonnes per person | -11.3% |
| 2008 | 0.5488 tonnes per person | +2.4% |
| 2009 | 0.4754 tonnes per person | -13.4% |
| 2010 | 0.6724 tonnes per person | +41.5% |
| 2011 | 0.7359 tonnes per person | +9.4% |
| 2012 | 0.625 tonnes per person | -15.1% |
| 2013 | 0.6484 tonnes per person | +3.8% |
| 2014 | 0.6669 tonnes per person | +2.8% |
| 2015 | 0.5797 tonnes per person | -13.1% |
| 2016 | 0.5955 tonnes per person | +2.7% |
| 2017 | 0.562 tonnes per person | -5.6% |
| 2018 | 0.5211 tonnes per person | -7.3% |
| 2019 | 0.6103 tonnes per person | +17.1% |
| 2020 | 0.5837 tonnes per person | -4.4% |
| 2021 | 0.6762 tonnes per person | +15.9% |
| 2022 | 0.589 tonnes per person | -12.9% |
| 2023 | 0.5677 tonnes per person | -3.6% |
| 2024 | 0.5837 tonnes per person | +2.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0.0096 tonnes per person | 0.0008 tonnes per person | 0.0178 tonnes per person | 5 |
| 1920s | 0.0272 tonnes per person | 0.0129 tonnes per person | 0.0379 tonnes per person | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.0283 tonnes per person | 0.0227 tonnes per person | 0.0351 tonnes per person | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.0407 tonnes per person | 0.0269 tonnes per person | 0.0497 tonnes per person | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.0667 tonnes per person | 0.0444 tonnes per person | 0.0859 tonnes per person | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.1591 tonnes per person | 0.0755 tonnes per person | 0.2519 tonnes per person | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.7506 tonnes per person | 0.385 tonnes per person | 1.01 tonnes per person | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.7725 tonnes per person | 0.4448 tonnes per person | 0.9217 tonnes per person | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.6288 tonnes per person | 0.3994 tonnes per person | 0.8595 tonnes per person | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.6479 tonnes per person | 0.4754 tonnes per person | 0.7717 tonnes per person | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.6217 tonnes per person | 0.5211 tonnes per person | 0.7359 tonnes per person | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.6001 tonnes per person | 0.5677 tonnes per person | 0.6762 tonnes per person | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions per capita vs. fossil fuel consumption per capita in Nigeria?
- Co₂ emissions per capita vs. fossil fuel consumption per capita in Nigeria was 0.5837 tonnes per person in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions per capita vs. fossil fuel consumption per capita recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 1.01 tonnes per person in 1974.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions per capita vs. fossil fuel consumption per capita recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0008 tonnes per person in 1915.
- How does Nigeria rank for co₂ emissions per capita vs. fossil fuel consumption per capita?
- Nigeria ranks 176th out of 213 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co₂ emissions per capita vs. fossil fuel consumption per capita rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.5%. 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); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of CO₂ emissions per capita vs. fossil fuel consumption per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions from burning fossil fuels and industrial processes. This includes emissions from transport, electricity generation, and heating, but not land-use change.