Carbon dioxide emissions by income level in Nigeria
Nigeria: Carbon dioxide emissions by income level was 135.82 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
135.82 million tonnes
Change on year
up 5.0%
World rank
36th
of 215 countries
All-time high
147.78 million tonnes
in 2021
All-time low
18,320 tonnes
in 1915
Years of data
110
1915–2024
Carbon dioxide emissions by income level in Nigeria, 1915–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Nigeria recorded 135.82 million tonnes for carbon dioxide emissions by income level in 2024.
That represents a change of up 5.0% on the previous year and up 9.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, carbon dioxide emissions by income level in Nigeria peaked at 147.78 million tonnes in 2021 and was at its lowest, 18,320 tonnes, in 1915.
Nigeria ranks 36th of 215 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Carbon dioxide emissions by income level in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 18,320 tonnes | — |
| 1916 | 65,952 tonnes | +260.0% |
| 1917 | 223,504 tonnes | +238.9% |
| 1918 | 399,376 tonnes | +78.7% |
| 1919 | 370,064 tonnes | -7.3% |
| 1920 | 487,312 tonnes | +31.7% |
| 1921 | 571,584 tonnes | +17.3% |
| 1922 | 304,112 tonnes | -46.8% |
| 1923 | 472,656 tonnes | +55.4% |
| 1924 | 542,272 tonnes | +14.7% |
| 1925 | 644,864 tonnes | +18.9% |
| 1926 | 875,696 tonnes | +35.8% |
| 1927 | 967,296 tonnes | +10.5% |
| 1928 | 967,296 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1929 | 930,656 tonnes | -3.8% |
| 1930 | 937,984 tonnes | +0.8% |
| 1931 | 883,024 tonnes | -5.9% |
| 1932 | 677,840 tonnes | -23.2% |
| 1933 | 633,872 tonnes | -6.5% |
| 1934 | 699,824 tonnes | +10.4% |
| 1935 | 696,160 tonnes | -0.5% |
| 1936 | 787,760 tonnes | +13.2% |
| 1937 | 978,288 tonnes | +24.2% |
| 1938 | 974,624 tonnes | -0.4% |
| 1939 | 820,736 tonnes | -15.8% |
| 1940 | 835,392 tonnes | +1.8% |
| 1941 | 989,280 tonnes | +18.4% |
| 1942 | 1.24 million tonnes | +25.6% |
| 1943 | 1.36 million tonnes | +9.7% |
| 1944 | 1.66 million tonnes | +21.5% |
| 1945 | 1.38 million tonnes | -16.6% |
| 1946 | 1.64 million tonnes | +18.6% |
| 1947 | 1.56 million tonnes | -4.7% |
| 1948 | 1.64 million tonnes | +4.9% |
| 1949 | 1.48 million tonnes | -9.4% |
| 1950 | 2.26 million tonnes | +52.1% |
| 1951 | 1.69 million tonnes | -25.3% |
| 1952 | 2.18 million tonnes | +29.3% |
| 1953 | 2.44 million tonnes | +11.8% |
| 1954 | 2.57 million tonnes | +5.6% |
| 1955 | 2.70 million tonnes | +4.8% |
| 1956 | 3.01 million tonnes | +11.7% |
| 1957 | 3.18 million tonnes | +5.7% |
| 1958 | 3.72 million tonnes | +16.9% |
| 1959 | 3.56 million tonnes | -4.2% |
| 1960 | 3.40 million tonnes | -4.5% |
| 1961 | 4.11 million tonnes | +20.8% |
| 1962 | 4.17 million tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1963 | 5.34 million tonnes | +28.0% |
| 1964 | 7.27 million tonnes | +36.0% |
| 1965 | 11.75 million tonnes | +61.7% |
| 1966 | 12.89 million tonnes | +9.7% |
| 1967 | 12.82 million tonnes | -0.5% |
| 1968 | 6.63 million tonnes | -48.3% |
| 1969 | 12.10 million tonnes | +82.6% |
| 1970 | 21.52 million tonnes | +77.9% |
| 1971 | 32.25 million tonnes | +49.9% |
| 1972 | 41.38 million tonnes | +28.3% |
| 1973 | 49.51 million tonnes | +19.7% |
| 1974 | 62.21 million tonnes | +25.6% |
| 1975 | 47.32 million tonnes | -23.9% |
| 1976 | 55.16 million tonnes | +16.6% |
| 1977 | 50.47 million tonnes | -8.5% |
| 1978 | 48.18 million tonnes | -4.5% |
| 1979 | 70.14 million tonnes | +45.6% |
| 1980 | 67.99 million tonnes | -3.1% |
| 1981 | 65.75 million tonnes | -3.3% |
| 1982 | 65.31 million tonnes | -0.7% |
| 1983 | 59.62 million tonnes | -8.7% |
| 1984 | 69.34 million tonnes | +16.3% |
| 1985 | 69.56 million tonnes | +0.3% |
| 1986 | 73.11 million tonnes | +5.1% |
| 1987 | 58.94 million tonnes | -19.4% |
| 1988 | 70.35 million tonnes | +19.3% |
| 1989 | 42.05 million tonnes | -40.2% |
| 1990 | 38.79 million tonnes | -7.8% |
| 1991 | 41.84 million tonnes | +7.9% |
| 1992 | 46.16 million tonnes | +10.3% |
| 1993 | 44.70 million tonnes | -3.2% |
| 1994 | 80.36 million tonnes | +79.8% |
| 1995 | 84.23 million tonnes | +4.8% |
| 1996 | 97.77 million tonnes | +16.1% |
| 1997 | 95.65 million tonnes | -2.2% |
| 1998 | 86.34 million tonnes | -9.7% |
| 1999 | 84.84 million tonnes | -1.7% |
| 2000 | 96.83 million tonnes | +14.1% |
| 2001 | 100.22 million tonnes | +3.5% |
| 2002 | 89.91 million tonnes | -10.3% |
| 2003 | 100.03 million tonnes | +11.3% |
| 2004 | 94.96 million tonnes | -5.1% |
| 2005 | 101.67 million tonnes | +7.1% |
| 2006 | 90.10 million tonnes | -11.4% |
| 2007 | 82.17 million tonnes | -8.8% |
| 2008 | 86.49 million tonnes | +5.3% |
| 2009 | 77.03 million tonnes | -10.9% |
| 2010 | 112.05 million tonnes | +45.5% |
| 2011 | 126.11 million tonnes | +12.6% |
| 2012 | 110.12 million tonnes | -12.7% |
| 2013 | 117.40 million tonnes | +6.6% |
| 2014 | 123.97 million tonnes | +5.6% |
| 2015 | 110.53 million tonnes | -10.8% |
| 2016 | 116.40 million tonnes | +5.3% |
| 2017 | 112.54 million tonnes | -3.3% |
| 2018 | 106.79 million tonnes | -5.1% |
| 2019 | 127.86 million tonnes | +19.7% |
| 2020 | 124.90 million tonnes | -2.3% |
| 2021 | 147.78 million tonnes | +18.3% |
| 2022 | 131.44 million tonnes | -11.1% |
| 2023 | 129.38 million tonnes | -1.6% |
| 2024 | 135.82 million tonnes | +5.0% |
Nigeria compared with similar countries
- Nigeria's 135.82 million tonnes is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 12.04 million tonnes, 11.3× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Nigeria's 135.82 million tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.96 million tonnes, 27.4× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Carbon dioxide emissions by income level in Nigeria changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | +260.0% | 18,320 tonnes | 65,952 tonnes |
| 1917 | +238.9% | 65,952 tonnes | 223,504 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 215,443 tonnes | 18,320 tonnes | 399,376 tonnes | 5 |
| 1920s | 676,374 tonnes | 304,112 tonnes | 967,296 tonnes | 10 |
| 1930s | 809,011 tonnes | 633,872 tonnes | 978,288 tonnes | 10 |
| 1940s | 1.38 million tonnes | 835,392 tonnes | 1.66 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1950s | 2.73 million tonnes | 1.69 million tonnes | 3.72 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 8.05 million tonnes | 3.40 million tonnes | 12.89 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 47.81 million tonnes | 21.52 million tonnes | 70.14 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 64.20 million tonnes | 42.05 million tonnes | 73.11 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 70.07 million tonnes | 38.79 million tonnes | 97.77 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 91.94 million tonnes | 77.03 million tonnes | 101.67 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 116.38 million tonnes | 106.79 million tonnes | 127.86 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 133.86 million tonnes | 124.90 million tonnes | 147.78 million tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is carbon dioxide emissions by income level in Nigeria?
- Carbon dioxide emissions by income level in Nigeria was 135.82 million tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest carbon dioxide emissions by income level recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 147.78 million tonnes in 2021.
- What is the lowest carbon dioxide emissions by income level recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 18,320 tonnes in 1915.
- How does Nigeria rank for carbon dioxide emissions by income level?
- Nigeria ranks 36th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is carbon dioxide emissions by income level rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.6%. 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 Carbon dioxide emissions by income level. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual total emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂), excluding land-use change, measured in tonnes.