CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Niger
Niger: CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry was 2.66 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2.66 million tonnes
Change on year
up 3.9%
World rank
144th
of 215 countries
All-time high
2.68 million tonnes
in 2022
All-time low
14,324 tonnes
in 1951
Years of data
75
1950–2024
CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Niger, 1950–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Niger recorded 2.66 million tonnes for co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in 2024.
That represents a change of up 3.9% on the previous year and up 58.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Niger peaked at 2.68 million tonnes in 2022 and was at its lowest, 14,324 tonnes, in 1951.
Niger ranks 144th of 215 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry 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 |
Countries ranked near Niger
More climate change data for Niger
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 45.94 million kg (2050)
- 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)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 797.98 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,168 kt (2050)
- 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 co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Niger?
- Co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Niger was 2.66 million tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions by fuel or industry recorded in Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 2.68 million tonnes in 2022.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions by fuel or industry recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 14,324 tonnes in 1951.
- How does Niger rank for co₂ emissions by fuel or industry?
- Niger ranks 144th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry 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 Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from oil, measured in tonnes.