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