What is co₂ emissions per capita in Nigeria?

Co₂ emissions per capita in Nigeria was 0.5837 tonnes per person in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.

What is the highest co₂ emissions per capita recorded in Nigeria?

The highest recorded value was 1.01 tonnes per person in 1974.

What is the lowest co₂ emissions per capita recorded in Nigeria?

The lowest recorded value was 0.0008 tonnes per person in 1915.

How does Nigeria rank for co₂ emissions per capita?

Nigeria ranks 176th out of 213 countries with data for 2024.

Is co₂ emissions per capita rising or falling in Nigeria?

Over the last ten years it is down 12.5%. 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); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of CO₂ emissions per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

CO₂ emissions per capita in Nigeria

Name: CO₂ emissions per capita in Nigeria
Creator: Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Nigeria: CO₂ emissions per capita was 0.5837 tonnes per person in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

0.5837 tonnes per person

Change on year

up 2.8%

World rank

176th

of 213 countries

All-time high

1.01 tonnes per person

in 1974

All-time low

0.0008 tonnes per person

in 1915

Years of data

110

1915–2024

CO₂ emissions per capita in Nigeria, 1915–2024

Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes per person.

Analysis

The most recent figure for co₂ emissions per capita in Nigeria is 0.5837 tonnes per person, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 2.8% on the previous year and down 12.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, co₂ emissions per capita in Nigeria peaked at 1.01 tonnes per person in 1974 and was at its lowest, 0.0008 tonnes per person, in 1915.

That places Nigeria 176th out of 213 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1910s	0.0096 tonnes per person	0.0008 tonnes per person	0.0178 tonnes per person	5
1920s	0.0272 tonnes per person	0.0129 tonnes per person	0.0379 tonnes per person	10
1930s	0.0283 tonnes per person	0.0227 tonnes per person	0.0351 tonnes per person	10
1940s	0.0407 tonnes per person	0.0269 tonnes per person	0.0497 tonnes per person	10
1950s	0.0667 tonnes per person	0.0444 tonnes per person	0.0859 tonnes per person	10
1960s	0.1591 tonnes per person	0.0755 tonnes per person	0.2519 tonnes per person	10
1970s	0.7506 tonnes per person	0.385 tonnes per person	1.01 tonnes per person	10
1980s	0.7725 tonnes per person	0.4448 tonnes per person	0.9217 tonnes per person	10
1990s	0.6288 tonnes per person	0.3994 tonnes per person	0.8595 tonnes per person	10
2000s	0.6479 tonnes per person	0.4754 tonnes per person	0.7717 tonnes per person	10
2010s	0.6217 tonnes per person	0.5211 tonnes per person	0.7359 tonnes per person	10
2020s	0.6001 tonnes per person	0.5677 tonnes per person	0.6762 tonnes per person	5

Countries ranked near Nigeria

173 Sao Tome and Principe 0.6019 tonnes per person compare
174 Vanuatu 0.6012 tonnes per person compare
175 Angola 0.5895 tonnes per person compare
177 Myanmar 0.5799 tonnes per person compare
178 Zambia 0.565 tonnes per person compare
179 Kiribati 0.5386 tonnes per person compare

See the full ranking of 213 places →

More climate change data for Nigeria

Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 4.7% (2100)
Population growth 2.1% (2025)
Population, total 237.53 million (2025)
Urban population growth 3.3% (2025)
Urban population 151.48 million (2025)
Urban population 63.8% (2025)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 0.5837 tonnes per person (2024)
Cumulative CO₂ emissions 4.71 billion tonnes (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita 0.5837 tonnes per person (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 0.5837 tonnes per person (2024)

All data for Nigeria →

Frequently asked questions

What is co₂ emissions per capita in Nigeria?: Co₂ emissions per capita in Nigeria was 0.5837 tonnes per person in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest co₂ emissions per capita recorded in Nigeria?: The highest recorded value was 1.01 tonnes per person in 1974.
What is the lowest co₂ emissions per capita recorded in Nigeria?: The lowest recorded value was 0.0008 tonnes per person in 1915.
How does Nigeria rank for co₂ emissions per capita?: Nigeria ranks 176th out of 213 countries with data for 2024.
Is co₂ emissions per capita rising or falling in Nigeria?: Over the last ten years it is down 12.5%. 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); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of CO₂ emissions per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: CO₂ emissions per capita
Unit: tonnes per person
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 213 places, 22,919 data points, 1800–2024
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions from burning fossil fuels and industrial processes. This includes emissions from transport, electricity generation, and heating, but not land-use change.