Australia vs Nigeria: Emissions of air pollutants
Australia
1.04 million tonnes
in 2022
Nigeria
1.02 million tonnes
in 2022
Australia rank
23rd
Nigeria rank
24th
Emissions of air pollutants over time
- Australia
- Nigeria
How they compare
Australia currently reports 1.04 million tonnes against 1.02 million tonnes in Nigeria, a difference of 24,440 tonnes.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 273 shared years of data; in 1750 it was Nigeria ahead.
Australia ranks 23rd and Nigeria ranks 24th of 220 countries.
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About this data
Nitrogen oxides (NOₓ) are gases that are mainly formed during the burning of fossil fuels. Exposure to NOₓ gases can have negative impacts on respiratory health. NOₓ gases can also lead to the formation of ozone – another air pollutant.