Humid tropical forest — Emissions in Nigeria
Nigeria: Humid tropical forest — Emissions was 5,306 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Humid tropical forest — Emissions in Nigeria, 2001–2024
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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
More climate change data for Nigeria
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 66,810 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 24,814 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 41,996 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 93.64 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1,500 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 22,614 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 7,292 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 15,322 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 27.52 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 547.2 kt (2050)
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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The FAOSTAT domain on Emissions from Fires consists of estimates of methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O) and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions generated from biomass burning in a range of vegetation types and from fires in organic soils.