Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions in Niger
Niger: Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions was 3.17 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3.17 million tonnes
Change on year
up 1.2%
World rank
146th
of 215 countries
All-time high
3.20 million tonnes
in 2022
All-time low
21,984 tonnes
in 1959
Years of data
75
1950–2024
Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions in Niger, 1950–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Niger recorded 3.17 million tonnes for territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions in 2024.
That represents a change of up 1.2% on the previous year and up 40.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions in Niger peaked at 3.20 million tonnes in 2022 and was at its lowest, 21,984 tonnes, in 1959.
Niger ranks 146th of 215 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions in Niger, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 28,373 tonnes | — |
| 1951 | 23,724 tonnes | -16.4% |
| 1952 | 26,530 tonnes | +11.8% |
| 1953 | 22,041 tonnes | -16.9% |
| 1954 | 25,969 tonnes | +17.8% |
| 1955 | 25,888 tonnes | -0.3% |
| 1956 | 29,976 tonnes | +15.8% |
| 1957 | 30,697 tonnes | +2.4% |
| 1958 | 25,648 tonnes | -16.4% |
| 1959 | 21,984 tonnes | -14.3% |
| 1960 | 29,312 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 1961 | 54,960 tonnes | +87.5% |
| 1962 | 65,952 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 1963 | 87,936 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 1964 | 95,264 tonnes | +8.3% |
| 1965 | 91,600 tonnes | -3.8% |
| 1966 | 135,509 tonnes | +47.9% |
| 1967 | 131,815 tonnes | -2.7% |
| 1968 | 161,127 tonnes | +22.2% |
| 1969 | 190,439 tonnes | +18.2% |
| 1970 | 216,057 tonnes | +13.5% |
| 1971 | 230,371 tonnes | +6.6% |
| 1972 | 252,013 tonnes | +9.4% |
| 1973 | 326,897 tonnes | +29.7% |
| 1974 | 288,341 tonnes | -11.8% |
| 1975 | 332,509 tonnes | +15.3% |
| 1976 | 330,710 tonnes | -0.5% |
| 1977 | 363,259 tonnes | +9.8% |
| 1978 | 413,413 tonnes | +13.8% |
| 1979 | 475,987 tonnes | +15.1% |
| 1980 | 566,275 tonnes | +19.0% |
| 1981 | 680,342 tonnes | +20.1% |
| 1982 | 742,202 tonnes | +9.1% |
| 1983 | 957,925 tonnes | +29.1% |
| 1984 | 986,810 tonnes | +3.0% |
| 1985 | 990,022 tonnes | +0.3% |
| 1986 | 894,383 tonnes | -9.7% |
| 1987 | 992,855 tonnes | +11.0% |
| 1988 | 983,004 tonnes | -1.0% |
| 1989 | 1.03 million tonnes | +5.2% |
| 1990 | 598,802 tonnes | -42.1% |
| 1991 | 566,288 tonnes | -5.4% |
| 1992 | 520,943 tonnes | -8.0% |
| 1993 | 602,075 tonnes | +15.6% |
| 1994 | 577,108 tonnes | -4.1% |
| 1995 | 558,041 tonnes | -3.3% |
| 1996 | 638,863 tonnes | +14.5% |
| 1997 | 647,858 tonnes | +1.4% |
| 1998 | 696,173 tonnes | +7.5% |
| 1999 | 681,637 tonnes | -2.1% |
| 2000 | 683,499 tonnes | +0.3% |
| 2001 | 646,167 tonnes | -5.5% |
| 2002 | 684,661 tonnes | +6.0% |
| 2003 | 743,704 tonnes | +8.6% |
| 2004 | 795,380 tonnes | +6.9% |
| 2005 | 691,319 tonnes | -13.1% |
| 2006 | 670,964 tonnes | -2.9% |
| 2007 | 705,882 tonnes | +5.2% |
| 2008 | 792,046 tonnes | +12.2% |
| 2009 | 952,182 tonnes | +20.2% |
| 2010 | 1.16 million tonnes | +21.8% |
| 2011 | 1.31 million tonnes | +13.2% |
| 2012 | 1.85 million tonnes | +41.0% |
| 2013 | 2.08 million tonnes | +12.2% |
| 2014 | 2.26 million tonnes | +8.6% |
| 2015 | 2.20 million tonnes | -2.5% |
| 2016 | 2.14 million tonnes | -2.6% |
| 2017 | 2.24 million tonnes | +4.7% |
| 2018 | 1.80 million tonnes | -19.6% |
| 2019 | 2.51 million tonnes | +39.4% |
| 2020 | 3.04 million tonnes | +21.0% |
| 2021 | 2.59 million tonnes | -14.9% |
| 2022 | 3.20 million tonnes | +23.7% |
| 2023 | 3.13 million tonnes | -2.1% |
| 2024 | 3.17 million tonnes | +1.2% |
Niger compared with similar countries
- Niger's 3.17 million tonnes is above the median for low income countries, which is 3.17 million tonnes, 1.0× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Niger's 3.17 million tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.96 million tonnes, 64% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 26,083 tonnes | 21,984 tonnes | 30,697 tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 104,391 tonnes | 29,312 tonnes | 190,439 tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 322,956 tonnes | 216,057 tonnes | 475,987 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 882,778 tonnes | 566,275 tonnes | 1.03 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 608,779 tonnes | 520,943 tonnes | 696,173 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 736,580 tonnes | 646,167 tonnes | 952,182 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.96 million tonnes | 1.16 million tonnes | 2.51 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.03 million tonnes | 2.59 million tonnes | 3.20 million tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Niger
More climate change data for Niger
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 45.94 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 32,615 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 10,272 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 22,344 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 38.76 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 797.98 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,168 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,078 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 89.82 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 4.07 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions in Niger?
- Territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions in Niger was 3.17 million tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions recorded in Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 3.20 million tonnes in 2022.
- What is the lowest territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 21,984 tonnes in 1959.
- How does Niger rank for territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions?
- Niger ranks 146th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is up 40.5%. 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 Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions. 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.