Humid tropical forest — Emissions in Nigeria

Nigeria: Humid tropical forest — Emissions was 5,306 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
5,306 kt
Change on year
up 16.2%
World rank
22nd
of 104 countries
All-time high
12,418 kt
in 2020
All-time low
912.1 kt
in 2018
Years of data
24
2001–2024

Humid tropical forest — Emissions in Nigeria, 2001–2024

02.5k5.0k7.5k10.0k12.5k2001201220242001: 9.4k kt2002: 5.2k kt2003: 8.8k kt2004: 3.4k kt2005: 7.8k kt2006: 5.7k kt2007: 4.8k kt2008: 4.4k kt2009: 2.0k kt2010: 2.9k kt2011: 2.8k kt2012: 3.1k kt2013: 5.9k kt2014: 3.4k kt2015: 2.4k kt2016: 4.3k kt2017: 2.7k kt2018: 912.1 kt2019: 3.5k kt2020: 12.4k kt2021: 4.2k kt2022: 3.6k kt2023: 4.6k kt2024: 5.3k kt

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kt.

Analysis

In 2024, humid tropical forest — emissions in Nigeria stood at 5,306 kt.

The figure is up 16.2% on the previous year and up 56.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, humid tropical forest — emissions in Nigeria peaked at 12,418 kt in 2020 and was at its lowest, 912.1 kt, in 2018.

That places Nigeria 22nd out of 104 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.

Humid tropical forest — Emissions in Nigeria, year by year

Annual values for Humid tropical forest — Emissions (CO2) in Nigeria, 2001 to 2024.
Year kt Change
2001 9,448 kt
2002 5,201 kt -45.0%
2003 8,832 kt +69.8%
2004 3,412 kt -61.4%
2005 7,790 kt +128.3%
2006 5,740 kt -26.3%
2007 4,753 kt -17.2%
2008 4,447 kt -6.4%
2009 2,020 kt -54.6%
2010 2,940 kt +45.5%
2011 2,848 kt -3.1%
2012 3,059 kt +7.4%
2013 5,891 kt +92.6%
2014 3,399 kt -42.3%
2015 2,380 kt -30.0%
2016 4,279 kt +79.8%
2017 2,664 kt -37.8%
2018 912.1 kt -65.8%
2019 3,462 kt +279.6%
2020 12,418 kt +258.7%
2021 4,230 kt -65.9%
2022 3,592 kt -15.1%
2023 4,566 kt +27.1%
2024 5,306 kt +16.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 5,738 kt 2,020 kt 9,448 kt 9
2010s 3,183 kt 912.1 kt 5,891 kt 10
2020s 6,023 kt 3,592 kt 12,418 kt 5

Countries ranked near Nigeria

  1. 19 Cameroon 7,898 kt compare
  2. 20 Chad 7,176 kt compare
  3. 21 Nicaragua 5,311 kt compare
  4. 23 Belize 4,861 kt compare
  5. 24 Paraguay 4,730 kt compare
  6. 25 Madagascar 4,538 kt compare

See the full ranking of 142 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is humid tropical forest — emissions in Nigeria?
Humid tropical forest — emissions in Nigeria was 5,306 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest humid tropical forest — emissions recorded in Nigeria?
The highest recorded value was 12,418 kt in 2020.
What is the lowest humid tropical forest — emissions recorded in Nigeria?
The lowest recorded value was 912.1 kt in 2018.
How does Nigeria rank for humid tropical forest — emissions?
Nigeria ranks 22nd out of 104 countries with data for 2024.
Is humid tropical forest — emissions rising or falling in Nigeria?
Over the last ten years it is up 56.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Nigeria data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Humid tropical forest — Emissions (CO2). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Humid tropical forest — Emissions (CO2)
Unit
kt
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
142 places, 3,355 data points, 2001–2024
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