Woody savanna — Emissions in Nigeria

Nigeria: Woody savanna — Emissions was 0.4799 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
0.4799 kt
Change on year
up 16.5%
World rank
31st
of 220 countries
All-time high
40.36 kt
in 1998
All-time low
0.0395 kt
in 2011
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Woody savanna — Emissions in Nigeria, 1990–2024

0102030401990200720241990: 6.5 kt1991: 6.5 kt1992: 6.5 kt1993: 6.5 kt1994: 6.5 kt1995: 6.5 kt1996: 34.1 kt1997: 35.6 kt1998: 40.4 kt1999: 34.6 kt2000: 35.3 kt2001: 0.149 kt2002: 0.114 kt2003: 0.452 kt2004: 0.147 kt2005: 0.151 kt2006: 0.12 kt2007: 0.178 kt2008: 0.382 kt2009: 0.058 kt2010: 0.093 kt2011: 0.04 kt2012: 0.05 kt2013: 0.17 kt2014: 0.088 kt2015: 0.15 kt2016: 0.993 kt2017: 0.535 kt2018: 0.167 kt2019: 0.197 kt2020: 2.3 kt2021: 0.27 kt2022: 0.362 kt2023: 0.412 kt2024: 0.48 kt

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

Analysis

Nigeria recorded 0.4799 kt for woody savanna — emissions in 2024.

The figure is up 16.5% on the previous year and up 446.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, woody savanna — emissions in Nigeria peaked at 40.36 kt in 1998 and was at its lowest, 0.0395 kt, in 2011.

Nigeria ranks 31st of 220 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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

Woody savanna — Emissions in Nigeria, year by year

Annual values for Woody savanna — Emissions (CH4) in Nigeria, 1990 to 2024.
Year kt Change
1990 6.48 kt
1991 6.48 kt +0.0%
1992 6.48 kt +0.0%
1993 6.48 kt +0.0%
1994 6.48 kt +0.0%
1995 6.48 kt +0.0%
1996 34.08 kt +426.0%
1997 35.57 kt +4.4%
1998 40.36 kt +13.5%
1999 34.56 kt -14.4%
2000 35.28 kt +2.1%
2001 0.149 kt -99.6%
2002 0.1139 kt -23.6%
2003 0.4519 kt +296.8%
2004 0.1469 kt -67.5%
2005 0.1507 kt +2.6%
2006 0.1203 kt -20.2%
2007 0.1779 kt +47.9%
2008 0.3817 kt +114.6%
2009 0.0584 kt -84.7%
2010 0.0932 kt +59.6%
2011 0.0395 kt -57.6%
2012 0.0499 kt +26.3%
2013 0.1702 kt +241.1%
2014 0.0879 kt -48.4%
2015 0.1501 kt +70.8%
2016 0.9928 kt +561.4%
2017 0.535 kt -46.1%
2018 0.1666 kt -68.9%
2019 0.1967 kt +18.1%
2020 2.3 kt +1067.5%
2021 0.2696 kt -88.3%
2022 0.3625 kt +34.5%
2023 0.4121 kt +13.7%
2024 0.4799 kt +16.5%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 18.34 kt 6.48 kt 40.36 kt 10
2000s 3.7 kt 0.0584 kt 35.28 kt 10
2010s 0.2482 kt 0.0395 kt 0.9928 kt 10
2020s 0.7641 kt 0.2696 kt 2.3 kt 5

Countries ranked near Nigeria

  1. 28 Cameroon 0.52 kt compare
  2. 29 Cabo Verde 0 kt
  3. 29 Portugal 0.5163 kt compare
  4. 30 Guyana 0.5143 kt compare
  5. 32 Peru 0.4635 kt compare
  6. 33 Guinea 0.4295 kt compare
  7. 34 Indonesia 0.4078 kt compare

See the full ranking of 273 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is woody savanna — emissions in Nigeria?
Woody savanna — emissions in Nigeria was 0.4799 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest woody savanna — emissions recorded in Nigeria?
The highest recorded value was 40.36 kt in 1998.
What is the lowest woody savanna — emissions recorded in Nigeria?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0395 kt in 2011.
How does Nigeria rank for woody savanna — emissions?
Nigeria ranks 31st out of 220 countries with data for 2024.
Is woody savanna — emissions rising or falling in Nigeria?
Over the last ten years it is up 446.0%. 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 Woody savanna — Emissions (CH4). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Woody savanna — Emissions (CH4)
Unit
kt
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
273 places, 9,329 data points, 1990–2024
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