Total ghg emissions in Nigeria
Nigeria: Total ghg emissions was 384.68 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
384.68 million
Change on year
down 1.3%
World rank
25th
of 199 countries
All-time high
586.82 million
in 1994
All-time low
4.58 million
in 1850
Years of data
175
1850–2024
Total ghg emissions in Nigeria, 1850–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, total ghg emissions in Nigeria stood at 384.68 million.
The figure is down 1.3% on the previous year and up 3.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total ghg emissions in Nigeria peaked at 586.82 million in 1994 and was at its lowest, 4.58 million, in 1850.
That places Nigeria 25th out of 199 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.
Total ghg emissions in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 4.58 million | — |
| 1851 | 6.29 million | +37.4% |
| 1852 | 7.14 million | +13.4% |
| 1853 | 7.77 million | +8.8% |
| 1854 | 8.32 million | +7.1% |
| 1855 | 8.83 million | +6.2% |
| 1856 | 9.26 million | +4.8% |
| 1857 | 9.69 million | +4.7% |
| 1858 | 10.11 million | +4.3% |
| 1859 | 10.61 million | +5.0% |
| 1860 | 11.19 million | +5.4% |
| 1861 | 11.64 million | +4.0% |
| 1862 | 12.04 million | +3.4% |
| 1863 | 12.29 million | +2.1% |
| 1864 | 12.62 million | +2.6% |
| 1865 | 12.80 million | +1.4% |
| 1866 | 13.25 million | +3.5% |
| 1867 | 13.26 million | +0.1% |
| 1868 | 13.47 million | +1.5% |
| 1869 | 13.56 million | +0.7% |
| 1870 | 14.70 million | +8.4% |
| 1871 | 15.41 million | +4.8% |
| 1872 | 15.91 million | +3.3% |
| 1873 | 16.28 million | +2.3% |
| 1874 | 16.62 million | +2.0% |
| 1875 | 16.91 million | +1.8% |
| 1876 | 17.22 million | +1.9% |
| 1877 | 17.43 million | +1.2% |
| 1878 | 17.66 million | +1.3% |
| 1879 | 17.79 million | +0.7% |
| 1880 | 19.21 million | +8.0% |
| 1881 | 19.89 million | +3.5% |
| 1882 | 20.40 million | +2.5% |
| 1883 | 20.73 million | +1.7% |
| 1884 | 21.05 million | +1.5% |
| 1885 | 21.28 million | +1.1% |
| 1886 | 21.57 million | +1.3% |
| 1887 | 21.75 million | +0.9% |
| 1888 | 21.96 million | +0.9% |
| 1889 | 22.19 million | +1.1% |
| 1890 | 21.99 million | -0.9% |
| 1891 | 21.89 million | -0.5% |
| 1892 | 21.92 million | +0.1% |
| 1893 | 22.27 million | +1.6% |
| 1894 | 22.22 million | -0.2% |
| 1895 | 22.28 million | +0.3% |
| 1896 | 22.40 million | +0.5% |
| 1897 | 22.55 million | +0.7% |
| 1898 | 22.80 million | +1.1% |
| 1899 | 22.91 million | +0.5% |
| 1900 | 26.96 million | +17.7% |
| 1901 | 29.48 million | +9.4% |
| 1902 | 31.23 million | +6.0% |
| 1903 | 32.06 million | +2.7% |
| 1904 | 32.94 million | +2.7% |
| 1905 | 33.87 million | +2.8% |
| 1906 | 34.95 million | +3.2% |
| 1907 | 34.89 million | -0.2% |
| 1908 | 35.85 million | +2.7% |
| 1909 | 36.10 million | +0.7% |
| 1910 | 37.49 million | +3.9% |
| 1911 | 38.76 million | +3.4% |
| 1912 | 39.29 million | +1.4% |
| 1913 | 40.03 million | +1.9% |
| 1914 | 40.17 million | +0.4% |
| 1915 | 41.30 million | +2.8% |
| 1916 | 42.21 million | +2.2% |
| 1917 | 43.34 million | +2.7% |
| 1918 | 43.91 million | +1.3% |
| 1919 | 43.93 million | +0.0% |
| 1920 | 54.24 million | +23.5% |
| 1921 | 62.10 million | +14.5% |
| 1922 | 65.11 million | +4.8% |
| 1923 | 68.59 million | +5.3% |
| 1924 | 70.05 million | +2.1% |
| 1925 | 72.54 million | +3.6% |
| 1926 | 76.34 million | +5.2% |
| 1927 | 79.16 million | +3.7% |
| 1928 | 80.62 million | +1.8% |
| 1929 | 81.25 million | +0.8% |
| 1930 | 84.52 million | +4.0% |
| 1931 | 87.00 million | +2.9% |
| 1932 | 87.83 million | +1.0% |
| 1933 | 92.39 million | +5.2% |
| 1934 | 92.95 million | +0.6% |
| 1935 | 94.20 million | +1.3% |
| 1936 | 94.47 million | +0.3% |
| 1937 | 97.86 million | +3.6% |
| 1938 | 97.69 million | -0.2% |
| 1939 | 100.11 million | +2.5% |
| 1940 | 109.42 million | +9.3% |
| 1941 | 117.71 million | +7.6% |
| 1942 | 120.68 million | +2.5% |
| 1943 | 127.71 million | +5.8% |
| 1944 | 129.09 million | +1.1% |
| 1945 | 132.07 million | +2.3% |
| 1946 | 137.86 million | +4.4% |
| 1947 | 138.42 million | +0.4% |
| 1948 | 143.09 million | +3.4% |
| 1949 | 145.49 million | +1.7% |
| 1950 | 137.90 million | -5.2% |
| 1951 | 135.25 million | -1.9% |
| 1952 | 137.46 million | +1.6% |
| 1953 | 143.58 million | +4.5% |
| 1954 | 147.71 million | +2.9% |
| 1955 | 154.63 million | +4.7% |
| 1956 | 156.99 million | +1.5% |
| 1957 | 166.78 million | +6.2% |
| 1958 | 173.68 million | +4.1% |
| 1959 | 183.59 million | +5.7% |
| 1960 | 191.62 million | +4.4% |
| 1961 | 183.34 million | -4.3% |
| 1962 | 173.05 million | -5.6% |
| 1963 | 174.14 million | +0.6% |
| 1964 | 188.16 million | +8.1% |
| 1965 | 206.64 million | +9.8% |
| 1966 | 219.93 million | +6.4% |
| 1967 | 257.96 million | +17.3% |
| 1968 | 199.60 million | -22.6% |
| 1969 | 209.01 million | +4.7% |
| 1970 | 248.18 million | +18.7% |
| 1971 | 255.90 million | +3.1% |
| 1972 | 285.36 million | +11.5% |
| 1973 | 310.03 million | +8.6% |
| 1974 | 334.09 million | +7.8% |
| 1975 | 284.19 million | -14.9% |
| 1976 | 316.60 million | +11.4% |
| 1977 | 310.40 million | -2.0% |
| 1978 | 303.16 million | -2.3% |
| 1979 | 356.64 million | +17.6% |
| 1980 | 335.37 million | -6.0% |
| 1981 | 284.67 million | -15.1% |
| 1982 | 276.56 million | -2.8% |
| 1983 | 278.66 million | +0.8% |
| 1984 | 308.67 million | +10.8% |
| 1985 | 319.88 million | +3.6% |
| 1986 | 317.22 million | -0.8% |
| 1987 | 296.96 million | -6.4% |
| 1988 | 315.81 million | +6.3% |
| 1989 | 317.14 million | +0.4% |
| 1990 | 369.21 million | +16.4% |
| 1991 | 410.53 million | +11.2% |
| 1992 | 422.35 million | +2.9% |
| 1993 | 460.08 million | +8.9% |
| 1994 | 586.82 million | +27.5% |
| 1995 | 561.84 million | -4.3% |
| 1996 | 581.68 million | +3.5% |
| 1997 | 573.10 million | -1.5% |
| 1998 | 568.10 million | -0.9% |
| 1999 | 513.20 million | -9.7% |
| 2000 | 561.81 million | +9.5% |
| 2001 | 532.81 million | -5.2% |
| 2002 | 460.57 million | -13.6% |
| 2003 | 493.73 million | +7.2% |
| 2004 | 480.39 million | -2.7% |
| 2005 | 464.28 million | -3.4% |
| 2006 | 435.28 million | -6.2% |
| 2007 | 404.16 million | -7.2% |
| 2008 | 434.03 million | +7.4% |
| 2009 | 337.38 million | -22.3% |
| 2010 | 371.41 million | +10.1% |
| 2011 | 378.47 million | +1.9% |
| 2012 | 361.05 million | -4.6% |
| 2013 | 360.02 million | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 372.51 million | +3.5% |
| 2015 | 362.70 million | -2.6% |
| 2016 | 364.16 million | +0.4% |
| 2017 | 377.18 million | +3.6% |
| 2018 | 384.30 million | +1.9% |
| 2019 | 408.82 million | +6.4% |
| 2020 | 398.50 million | -2.5% |
| 2021 | 405.61 million | +1.8% |
| 2022 | 383.89 million | -5.4% |
| 2023 | 389.88 million | +1.6% |
| 2024 | 384.68 million | -1.3% |
Nigeria compared with similar countries
- Nigeria's 384.68 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 42.71 million, 9.0× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Nigeria's 384.68 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 41.41 million, 9.3× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Total ghg emissions in Nigeria changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | +37.4% | 4.58 million | 6.29 million |
| 1994 | +27.5% | 460.08 million | 586.82 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1850s | 8.26 million | 4.58 million | 10.61 million | 10 |
| 1860s | 12.61 million | 11.19 million | 13.56 million | 10 |
| 1870s | 16.59 million | 14.70 million | 17.79 million | 10 |
| 1880s | 21.00 million | 19.21 million | 22.19 million | 10 |
| 1890s | 22.32 million | 21.89 million | 22.91 million | 10 |
| 1900s | 32.83 million | 26.96 million | 36.10 million | 10 |
| 1910s | 41.04 million | 37.49 million | 43.93 million | 10 |
| 1920s | 71.00 million | 54.24 million | 81.25 million | 10 |
| 1930s | 92.90 million | 84.52 million | 100.11 million | 10 |
| 1940s | 130.15 million | 109.42 million | 145.49 million | 10 |
| 1950s | 153.76 million | 135.25 million | 183.59 million | 10 |
| 1960s | 200.35 million | 173.05 million | 257.96 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 300.45 million | 248.18 million | 356.64 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 305.10 million | 276.56 million | 335.37 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 504.69 million | 369.21 million | 586.82 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 460.44 million | 337.38 million | 561.81 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 374.06 million | 360.02 million | 408.82 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 392.51 million | 383.89 million | 405.61 million | 5 |
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More climate change data for Nigeria
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 608.40 million kg (2050)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total ghg emissions in Nigeria?
- Total ghg emissions in Nigeria was 384.68 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest total ghg emissions recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 586.82 million in 1994.
- What is the lowest total ghg emissions recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.58 million in 1850.
- How does Nigeria rank for total ghg emissions?
- Nigeria ranks 25th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total ghg emissions rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Total ghg emissions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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