CO₂ emissions from transport in Niger
Niger: CO₂ emissions from transport was 2.18 million tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
2.18 million tonnes
Change on year
up 40.6%
World rank
126th
of 191 countries
All-time high
2.18 million tonnes
in 2023
All-time low
180,000 tonnes
in 1995
Years of data
34
1990–2023
CO₂ emissions from transport in Niger, 1990–2023
Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2023, co₂ emissions from transport in Niger stood at 2.18 million tonnes. That is the highest value across all 34 years on record.
That represents a change of up 40.6% on the previous year and up 96.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from transport in Niger peaked at 2.18 million tonnes in 2023 and was at its lowest, 180,000 tonnes, in 1995.
Niger ranks 126th of 191 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 from transport in Niger, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 210,000 tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 200,000 tonnes | -4.8% |
| 1992 | 190,000 tonnes | -5.0% |
| 1993 | 210,000 tonnes | +10.5% |
| 1994 | 210,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 180,000 tonnes | -14.3% |
| 1996 | 190,000 tonnes | +5.6% |
| 1997 | 190,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 230,000 tonnes | +21.1% |
| 1999 | 220,000 tonnes | -4.3% |
| 2000 | 350,000 tonnes | +59.1% |
| 2001 | 360,000 tonnes | +2.9% |
| 2002 | 360,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 390,000 tonnes | +8.3% |
| 2004 | 400,000 tonnes | +2.6% |
| 2005 | 400,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 420,000 tonnes | +5.0% |
| 2007 | 490,000 tonnes | +16.7% |
| 2008 | 500,000 tonnes | +2.0% |
| 2009 | 650,000 tonnes | +30.0% |
| 2010 | 800,000 tonnes | +23.1% |
| 2011 | 770,000 tonnes | -3.8% |
| 2012 | 1.04 million tonnes | +35.1% |
| 2013 | 1.11 million tonnes | +6.7% |
| 2014 | 1.17 million tonnes | +5.4% |
| 2015 | 1.21 million tonnes | +3.4% |
| 2016 | 1.08 million tonnes | -10.7% |
| 2017 | 960,000 tonnes | -11.1% |
| 2018 | 1.03 million tonnes | +7.3% |
| 2019 | 1.17 million tonnes | +13.6% |
| 2020 | 1.13 million tonnes | -3.4% |
| 2021 | 1.25 million tonnes | +10.6% |
| 2022 | 1.55 million tonnes | +24.0% |
| 2023 | 2.18 million tonnes | +40.6% |
Niger compared with similar countries
- Niger's 2.18 million tonnes is above the median for low income countries, which is 1.50 million tonnes, 1.5× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Niger's 2.18 million tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.82 million tonnes, 1.2× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 203,000 tonnes | 180,000 tonnes | 230,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 432,000 tonnes | 350,000 tonnes | 650,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.03 million tonnes | 770,000 tonnes | 1.21 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.53 million tonnes | 1.13 million tonnes | 2.18 million tonnes | 4 |
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 from transport in Niger?
- Co₂ emissions from transport in Niger was 2.18 million tonnes in 2023, according to Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions from transport recorded in Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 2.18 million tonnes in 2023.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from transport recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 180,000 tonnes in 1995.
- How does Niger rank for co₂ emissions from transport?
- Niger ranks 126th out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co₂ emissions from transport rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is up 96.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Niger data come from?
- The figures come from Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of CO₂ emissions from transport. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Emissions are measured in tonnes.