CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Nigeria
Nigeria: CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry was 68.93 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
68.93 million tonnes
Change on year
up 3.9%
World rank
29th
of 215 countries
All-time high
82.84 million tonnes
in 2021
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1915
Years of data
110
1915–2024
CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Nigeria, 1915–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Nigeria recorded 68.93 million tonnes for co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in 2024.
The figure is up 3.9% on the previous year and up 3.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Nigeria peaked at 82.84 million tonnes in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1915.
That places Nigeria 29th out of 215 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1916 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1917 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1918 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1919 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1920 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1921 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1922 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1923 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1924 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1925 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1926 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1927 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1928 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1929 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1930 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1931 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1932 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1933 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1934 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1935 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1936 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1937 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1938 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1939 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1940 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1941 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1942 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1943 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1944 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1945 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1946 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1947 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1948 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1949 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1950 | 527,616 tonnes | — |
| 1951 | 556,928 tonnes | +5.6% |
| 1952 | 610,861 tonnes | +9.7% |
| 1953 | 706,090 tonnes | +15.6% |
| 1954 | 846,384 tonnes | +19.9% |
| 1955 | 945,312 tonnes | +11.7% |
| 1956 | 1.15 million tonnes | +21.9% |
| 1957 | 1.26 million tonnes | +9.0% |
| 1958 | 1.44 million tonnes | +14.3% |
| 1959 | 1.70 million tonnes | +18.5% |
| 1960 | 1.87 million tonnes | +10.1% |
| 1961 | 2.45 million tonnes | +31.0% |
| 1962 | 2.34 million tonnes | -4.8% |
| 1963 | 2.45 million tonnes | +5.0% |
| 1964 | 3.23 million tonnes | +31.7% |
| 1965 | 4.26 million tonnes | +31.6% |
| 1966 | 5.18 million tonnes | +21.6% |
| 1967 | 6.63 million tonnes | +28.1% |
| 1968 | 3.52 million tonnes | -46.8% |
| 1969 | 3.75 million tonnes | +6.3% |
| 1970 | 5.49 million tonnes | +46.5% |
| 1971 | 6.41 million tonnes | +16.6% |
| 1972 | 7.03 million tonnes | +9.8% |
| 1973 | 8.58 million tonnes | +22.0% |
| 1974 | 9.66 million tonnes | +12.6% |
| 1975 | 9.62 million tonnes | -0.4% |
| 1976 | 11.29 million tonnes | +17.4% |
| 1977 | 8.83 million tonnes | -21.8% |
| 1978 | 9.14 million tonnes | +3.5% |
| 1979 | 13.71 million tonnes | +50.1% |
| 1980 | 21.08 million tonnes | +53.7% |
| 1981 | 24.96 million tonnes | +18.4% |
| 1982 | 29.11 million tonnes | +16.6% |
| 1983 | 29.45 million tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1984 | 37.73 million tonnes | +28.1% |
| 1985 | 35.50 million tonnes | -5.9% |
| 1986 | 38.12 million tonnes | +7.4% |
| 1987 | 26.91 million tonnes | -29.4% |
| 1988 | 33.20 million tonnes | +23.3% |
| 1989 | 32.58 million tonnes | -1.9% |
| 1990 | 29.78 million tonnes | -8.6% |
| 1991 | 31.18 million tonnes | +4.7% |
| 1992 | 35.10 million tonnes | +12.6% |
| 1993 | 33.01 million tonnes | -6.0% |
| 1994 | 23.53 million tonnes | -28.7% |
| 1995 | 22.24 million tonnes | -5.5% |
| 1996 | 25.53 million tonnes | +14.8% |
| 1997 | 29.29 million tonnes | +14.7% |
| 1998 | 25.59 million tonnes | -12.6% |
| 1999 | 26.92 million tonnes | +5.2% |
| 2000 | 31.54 million tonnes | +17.1% |
| 2001 | 37.20 million tonnes | +18.0% |
| 2002 | 37.57 million tonnes | +1.0% |
| 2003 | 34.20 million tonnes | -9.0% |
| 2004 | 30.85 million tonnes | -9.8% |
| 2005 | 39.79 million tonnes | +29.0% |
| 2006 | 31.98 million tonnes | -19.6% |
| 2007 | 27.26 million tonnes | -14.8% |
| 2008 | 33.50 million tonnes | +22.9% |
| 2009 | 27.25 million tonnes | -18.6% |
| 2010 | 58.74 million tonnes | +115.5% |
| 2011 | 69.44 million tonnes | +18.2% |
| 2012 | 55.86 million tonnes | -19.6% |
| 2013 | 62.25 million tonnes | +11.4% |
| 2014 | 66.60 million tonnes | +7.0% |
| 2015 | 54.11 million tonnes | -18.8% |
| 2016 | 60.54 million tonnes | +11.9% |
| 2017 | 58.48 million tonnes | -3.4% |
| 2018 | 48.44 million tonnes | -17.2% |
| 2019 | 68.00 million tonnes | +40.4% |
| 2020 | 64.36 million tonnes | -5.4% |
| 2021 | 82.84 million tonnes | +28.7% |
| 2022 | 69.38 million tonnes | -16.2% |
| 2023 | 66.35 million tonnes | -4.4% |
| 2024 | 68.93 million tonnes | +3.9% |
Nigeria compared with similar countries
- Nigeria's 68.93 million tonnes is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5.44 million tonnes, 12.7× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Nigeria's 68.93 million tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.02 million tonnes, 22.8× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 5 |
| 1920s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1930s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1940s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1950s | 974,100 tonnes | 527,616 tonnes | 1.70 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 3.57 million tonnes | 1.87 million tonnes | 6.63 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 8.98 million tonnes | 5.49 million tonnes | 13.71 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 30.86 million tonnes | 21.08 million tonnes | 38.12 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 28.22 million tonnes | 22.24 million tonnes | 35.10 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 33.12 million tonnes | 27.25 million tonnes | 39.79 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 60.25 million tonnes | 48.44 million tonnes | 69.44 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 70.37 million tonnes | 64.36 million tonnes | 82.84 million tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
- 26 Argentina 72.46 million tonnes compare
- 27 Kuwait 72.46 million tonnes compare
- 28 Kazakhstan 69.42 million tonnes compare
- 30 Algeria 68.14 million tonnes compare
- 31 United Arab Emirates 65.56 million tonnes compare
- 32 Philippines 64.10 million tonnes compare
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 by fuel or industry in Nigeria?
- Co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Nigeria was 68.93 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 Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 82.84 million tonnes in 2021.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions by fuel or industry recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1915.
- How does Nigeria rank for co₂ emissions by fuel or industry?
- Nigeria ranks 29th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.5%. 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) – 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.