Savanna — Emissions in Nigeria

Nigeria: Savanna — Emissions was 12.08 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
12.08 kt
Change on year
up 26.9%
World rank
21st
of 216 countries
All-time high
60.2 kt
in 1998
All-time low
9.25 kt
in 2018
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Savanna — Emissions in Nigeria, 1990–2024

02040601990200720241990: 24.6 kt1991: 24.6 kt1992: 24.6 kt1993: 24.6 kt1994: 24.6 kt1995: 24.6 kt1996: 44.6 kt1997: 45.4 kt1998: 60.2 kt1999: 51.3 kt2000: 48.7 kt2001: 17.1 kt2002: 22.6 kt2003: 33.8 kt2004: 19.5 kt2005: 44.9 kt2006: 22.6 kt2007: 21.6 kt2008: 22.4 kt2009: 15.6 kt2010: 22.4 kt2011: 17.8 kt2012: 15.1 kt2013: 20.8 kt2014: 14.9 kt2015: 13.7 kt2016: 27.8 kt2017: 15.3 kt2018: 9.3 kt2019: 15.2 kt2020: 18.9 kt2021: 12.7 kt2022: 17.4 kt2023: 9.5 kt2024: 12.1 kt

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

Analysis

In 2024, savanna — emissions in Nigeria stood at 12.08 kt.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 26.9% on the previous year and down 18.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, savanna — emissions in Nigeria peaked at 60.2 kt in 1998 and was at its lowest, 9.25 kt, in 2018.

Nigeria ranks 21st of 216 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 34.91 kt 24.6 kt 60.2 kt 10
2000s 26.88 kt 15.55 kt 48.7 kt 10
2010s 17.24 kt 9.25 kt 27.79 kt 10
2020s 14.11 kt 9.52 kt 18.88 kt 5

Countries ranked near Nigeria

  1. 18 Cameroon 15.6 kt compare
  2. 19 Colombia 15.14 kt compare
  3. 20 Canada 14.33 kt compare
  4. 22 Uganda 10.42 kt compare
  5. 23 Argentina 9.22 kt compare
  6. 24 Sierra Leone 8.11 kt compare

See the full ranking of 274 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is savanna — emissions in Nigeria?
Savanna — emissions in Nigeria was 12.08 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest savanna — emissions recorded in Nigeria?
The highest recorded value was 60.2 kt in 1998.
What is the lowest savanna — emissions recorded in Nigeria?
The lowest recorded value was 9.25 kt in 2018.
How does Nigeria rank for savanna — emissions?
Nigeria ranks 21st out of 216 countries with data for 2024.
Is savanna — emissions rising or falling in Nigeria?
Over the last ten years it is down 18.7%. 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 Savanna — Emissions (CH4). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Savanna — Emissions (CH4)
Unit
kt
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
274 places, 9,364 data points, 1990–2024
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