What is annual co₂ emissions from land-use change in Niger?

Annual co₂ emissions from land-use change in Niger was 6.35 million tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.

What is the highest annual co₂ emissions from land-use change recorded in Niger?

The highest recorded value was 84.30 million tonnes in 1991.

What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from land-use change recorded in Niger?

The lowest recorded value was -35.27 million tonnes in 1973.

How does Niger rank for annual co₂ emissions from land-use change?

Niger ranks 66th out of 197 countries with data for 2024.

Is annual co₂ emissions from land-use change rising or falling in Niger?

Over the last ten years it is down 78.4%. 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 Annual CO₂ emissions from land-use change. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Annual CO₂ emissions from land-use change in Niger

Name: Annual CO₂ emissions from land-use change in Niger
Creator: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Niger: Annual CO₂ emissions from land-use change was 6.35 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

6.35 million tonnes

Change on year

down 5.2%

World rank

66th

of 197 countries

All-time high

84.30 million tonnes

in 1991

All-time low

-35.27 million tonnes

in 1973

Years of data

175

1850–2024

Annual CO₂ emissions from land-use change in Niger, 1850–2024

Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.

Analysis

In 2024, annual co₂ emissions from land-use change in Niger stood at 6.35 million tonnes.

The figure is down 5.2% on the previous year and down 78.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from land-use change in Niger peaked at 84.30 million tonnes in 1991 and was at its lowest, -35.27 million tonnes, in 1973.

That places Niger 66th out of 197 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1850s	689,224 tonnes	527,433 tonnes	748,409 tonnes	10
1860s	1.09 million tonnes	877,308 tonnes	1.18 million tonnes	10
1870s	1.70 million tonnes	1.41 million tonnes	1.83 million tonnes	10
1880s	1.94 million tonnes	1.89 million tonnes	1.96 million tonnes	10
1890s	2.02 million tonnes	2.01 million tonnes	2.06 million tonnes	10
1900s	5.80 million tonnes	3.77 million tonnes	6.69 million tonnes	10
1910s	5.79 million tonnes	5.56 million tonnes	6.36 million tonnes	10
1920s	10.37 million tonnes	7.66 million tonnes	11.46 million tonnes	10
1930s	12.48 million tonnes	12.02 million tonnes	12.72 million tonnes	10
1940s	18.15 million tonnes	15.30 million tonnes	19.23 million tonnes	10
1950s	32.88 million tonnes	25.93 million tonnes	36.44 million tonnes	10
1960s	15.88 million tonnes	-8.15 million tonnes	37.51 million tonnes	10
1970s	-15.14 million tonnes	-35.27 million tonnes	6.17 million tonnes	10
1980s	737,127 tonnes	-10.38 million tonnes	60.83 million tonnes	10
1990s	42.91 million tonnes	11.78 million tonnes	84.30 million tonnes	10
2000s	14.49 million tonnes	7.23 million tonnes	36.96 million tonnes	10
2010s	31.99 million tonnes	11.40 million tonnes	55.94 million tonnes	10
2020s	7.41 million tonnes	6.35 million tonnes	9.18 million tonnes	5

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More climate change data for Niger

Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.9% (2100)
Population growth 3.2% (2025)
Population, total 27.92 million (2025)
Urban population growth 5.0% (2025)
Urban population 5.13 million (2025)
Urban population 18.4% (2025)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 0.1173 tonnes per person (2024)
Cumulative CO₂ emissions 61.51 million tonnes (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita 0.1173 tonnes per person (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 0.1173 tonnes per person (2024)

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Frequently asked questions

What is annual co₂ emissions from land-use change in Niger?: Annual co₂ emissions from land-use change in Niger was 6.35 million tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest annual co₂ emissions from land-use change recorded in Niger?: The highest recorded value was 84.30 million tonnes in 1991.
What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from land-use change recorded in Niger?: The lowest recorded value was -35.27 million tonnes in 1973.
How does Niger rank for annual co₂ emissions from land-use change?: Niger ranks 66th out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
Is annual co₂ emissions from land-use change rising or falling in Niger?: Over the last ten years it is down 78.4%. 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 Annual CO₂ emissions from land-use change. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Annual CO₂ emissions from land-use change
Unit: tonnes
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 197 places, 34,475 data points, 1850–2024
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from land-use change, measured in tonnes.