Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Nigeria
Nigeria: Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate was 412.27 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
412.27 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 371.9%
World rank
6th
of 214 countries
All-time high
950 % change on previous year
in 1941
All-time low
-850 % change on previous year
in 1931
Years of data
99
1917–2024
Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Nigeria, 1917–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Nigeria recorded 412.27 % change on previous year for year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 371.9% on the previous year and up 4,350.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Nigeria peaked at 950 % change on previous year in 1941 and was at its lowest, -850 % change on previous year, in 1931.
Nigeria ranks 6th of 214 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 230.77 % change on previous year | — |
| 1918 | 11.63 % change on previous year | -95.0% |
| 1919 | -116.67 % change on previous year | -1103.3% |
| 1920 | 500 % change on previous year | -528.6% |
| 1921 | -28.12 % change on previous year | -105.6% |
| 1922 | -417.39 % change on previous year | +1384.1% |
| 1923 | 163.01 % change on previous year | -139.1% |
| 1924 | -58.7 % change on previous year | -136.0% |
| 1925 | 47.37 % change on previous year | -180.7% |
| 1926 | 125 % change on previous year | +163.9% |
| 1927 | -60.32 % change on previous year | -148.3% |
| 1928 | -100 % change on previous year | +65.8% |
| 1930 | 120 % change on previous year | -220.0% |
| 1931 | -850 % change on previous year | -808.3% |
| 1932 | -273.33 % change on previous year | -67.8% |
| 1933 | 78.57 % change on previous year | -128.7% |
| 1934 | 250 % change on previous year | +218.2% |
| 1935 | -105.56 % change on previous year | -142.2% |
| 1937 | 108 % change on previous year | -202.3% |
| 1938 | -101.92 % change on previous year | -194.4% |
| 1940 | 109.52 % change on previous year | -207.5% |
| 1941 | 950 % change on previous year | +767.4% |
| 1942 | 64.29 % change on previous year | -93.2% |
| 1943 | -52.17 % change on previous year | -181.2% |
| 1944 | 142.42 % change on previous year | -373.0% |
| 1945 | -193.75 % change on previous year | -236.0% |
| 1946 | 193.33 % change on previous year | -199.8% |
| 1947 | -130 % change on previous year | -167.2% |
| 1948 | 200 % change on previous year | -253.8% |
| 1949 | -300 % change on previous year | -250.0% |
| 1950 | 602.38 % change on previous year | -300.8% |
| 1951 | -173.93 % change on previous year | -128.9% |
| 1952 | 186.54 % change on previous year | -207.2% |
| 1953 | -48.15 % change on previous year | -125.8% |
| 1954 | -47.14 % change on previous year | -2.1% |
| 1955 | -8.11 % change on previous year | -82.8% |
| 1956 | 152.94 % change on previous year | -1986.3% |
| 1957 | -45.35 % change on previous year | -129.7% |
| 1958 | 212.51 % change on previous year | -568.6% |
| 1959 | -129.29 % change on previous year | -160.8% |
| 1960 | -2.4 % change on previous year | -98.1% |
| 1961 | 537.67 % change on previous year | -22501.1% |
| 1962 | -90.73 % change on previous year | -116.9% |
| 1964 | 64.56 % change on previous year | -171.1% |
| 1965 | 133.14 % change on previous year | +106.2% |
| 1966 | -74.5 % change on previous year | -156.0% |
| 1967 | -106.02 % change on previous year | +42.3% |
| 1969 | 188.31 % change on previous year | -277.6% |
| 1970 | 72.09 % change on previous year | -61.7% |
| 1971 | 13.89 % change on previous year | -80.7% |
| 1972 | -14.92 % change on previous year | -207.4% |
| 1973 | -10.85 % change on previous year | -27.3% |
| 1974 | 56.03 % change on previous year | -616.5% |
| 1975 | -217.31 % change on previous year | -487.8% |
| 1976 | 152.64 % change on previous year | -170.2% |
| 1977 | -159.8 % change on previous year | -204.7% |
| 1978 | 51.3 % change on previous year | -132.1% |
| 1980 | -109.82 % change on previous year | -314.1% |
| 1981 | -3.7 % change on previous year | -96.6% |
| 1982 | 80.24 % change on previous year | -2265.9% |
| 1984 | 270.84 % change on previous year | +237.6% |
| 1985 | -97.7 % change on previous year | -136.1% |
| 1987 | -499.47 % change on previous year | +411.2% |
| 1988 | 180.51 % change on previous year | -136.1% |
| 1989 | -348.15 % change on previous year | -292.9% |
| 1990 | 88.48 % change on previous year | -125.4% |
| 1991 | 193.71 % change on previous year | +118.9% |
| 1992 | 41.37 % change on previous year | -78.6% |
| 1993 | -133.72 % change on previous year | -423.2% |
| 1995 | -89.15 % change on previous year | -33.3% |
| 1996 | 249.78 % change on previous year | -380.2% |
| 1997 | -115.65 % change on previous year | -146.3% |
| 1998 | -339.49 % change on previous year | +193.6% |
| 1999 | 83.88 % change on previous year | -124.7% |
| 2000 | 899.29 % change on previous year | +972.1% |
| 2001 | -71.76 % change on previous year | -108.0% |
| 2002 | -404.44 % change on previous year | +463.6% |
| 2003 | 198.17 % change on previous year | -149.0% |
| 2004 | -150.06 % change on previous year | -175.7% |
| 2005 | 232.29 % change on previous year | -254.8% |
| 2006 | -272.56 % change on previous year | -217.3% |
| 2007 | 31.48 % change on previous year | -111.5% |
| 2008 | 154.48 % change on previous year | +390.7% |
| 2009 | -318.98 % change on previous year | -306.5% |
| 2010 | 470.27 % change on previous year | -247.4% |
| 2011 | -59.83 % change on previous year | -112.7% |
| 2012 | -213.69 % change on previous year | +257.1% |
| 2013 | 145.5 % change on previous year | -168.1% |
| 2014 | -9.7 % change on previous year | -106.7% |
| 2015 | -304.65 % change on previous year | +3040.8% |
| 2016 | 143.66 % change on previous year | -147.2% |
| 2017 | -165.67 % change on previous year | -215.3% |
| 2018 | -49.25 % change on previous year | -70.3% |
| 2019 | 466.2 % change on previous year | -1046.5% |
| 2020 | -114.05 % change on previous year | -124.5% |
| 2021 | 872.88 % change on previous year | -865.4% |
| 2022 | -171.41 % change on previous year | -119.6% |
| 2023 | 87.36 % change on previous year | -151.0% |
| 2024 | 412.27 % change on previous year | +371.9% |
Nigeria compared with similar countries
- Nigeria's 412.27 % change on previous year is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 59.34 % change on previous year, 6.9× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Nigeria's 412.27 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 23.8 % change on previous year, 17.3× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | +22501.1% | -2.4 % change on previous year | 537.67 % change on previous year |
| 2015 | -3040.8% | -9.7 % change on previous year | -304.65 % change on previous year |
| 1982 | +2265.9% | -3.7 % change on previous year | 80.24 % change on previous year |
| 1956 | +1986.3% | -8.11 % change on previous year | 152.94 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 41.91 % change on previous year | -116.67 % change on previous year | 230.77 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 1920s | 18.98 % change on previous year | -417.39 % change on previous year | 500 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1930s | -96.78 % change on previous year | -850 % change on previous year | 250 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1940s | 98.36 % change on previous year | -300 % change on previous year | 950 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1950s | 70.24 % change on previous year | -173.93 % change on previous year | 602.38 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1960s | 81.25 % change on previous year | -106.02 % change on previous year | 537.67 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1970s | -6.33 % change on previous year | -217.31 % change on previous year | 152.64 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | -65.91 % change on previous year | -499.47 % change on previous year | 270.84 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1990s | -2.31 % change on previous year | -339.49 % change on previous year | 249.78 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 29.79 % change on previous year | -404.44 % change on previous year | 899.29 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 42.28 % change on previous year | -304.65 % change on previous year | 470.27 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 217.41 % change on previous year | -171.41 % change on previous year | 872.88 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
- 3 Guyana 842.27 % change on previous year compare
- 4 New Caledonia 559.39 % change on previous year compare
- 5 Iceland 429.54 % change on previous year compare
- 7 Colombia 380.2 % change on previous year compare
- 8 Cuba 358.11 % change on previous year compare
- 9 Malaysia 349.27 % change on previous year compare
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 year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Nigeria?
- Year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Nigeria was 412.27 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 950 % change on previous year in 1941.
- What is the lowest year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was -850 % change on previous year in 1931.
- How does Nigeria rank for year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate?
- Nigeria ranks 6th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4,350.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Absolute change co2 Our World in Data
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.