Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 30 - Environmental causes in Nigeria

Nigeria: Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 30 - Environmental causes was 337.1 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants in 2019. ▲ Rising

Latest (2019)
337.1 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants
Change on year
up 1.8%
World rank
68th
of 168 countries
All-time high
356.24 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants
in 2015
All-time low
270.84 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants
in 2000
Years of data
20
2000–2019

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 30 - Environmental causes in Nigeria, 2000–2019

01002003004002000200920192000: 270.8 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants2001: 272.4 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants2002: 277.6 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants2003: 280.6 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants2004: 282.7 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants2005: 280.8 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants2006: 282 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants2007: 281.2 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants2008: 280.1 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants2009: 283.4 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants2010: 287.5 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants2011: 298 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants2012: 318.2 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants2013: 338.8 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants2014: 351.8 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants2015: 356.2 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants2016: 348.4 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants2017: 335.2 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants2018: 331.3 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants2019: 337.1 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Per 1 000 000 inhabitants.

Analysis

Nigeria recorded 337.1 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 30 - environmental causes in 2019.

That represents a change of up 1.8% on the previous year and up 18.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 30 - environmental causes in Nigeria peaked at 356.24 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants in 2015 and was at its lowest, 270.84 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants, in 2000.

That places Nigeria 68th out of 168 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 20 years of available data.

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 30 - Environmental causes in Nigeria, year by year

Annual values for Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 30 - Environmental causes of premature deaths — Ambient particulate matter, premature deaths in Nigeria, 2000 to 2019.
Year Per 1 000 000 inhabitants Change
2000 270.84 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants
2001 272.43 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants +0.6%
2002 277.58 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants +1.9%
2003 280.63 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants +1.1%
2004 282.72 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants +0.7%
2005 280.81 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants -0.7%
2006 281.99 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants +0.4%
2007 281.24 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants -0.3%
2008 280.06 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants -0.4%
2009 283.4 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants +1.2%
2010 287.52 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants +1.5%
2011 298 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants +3.6%
2012 318.16 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants +6.8%
2013 338.75 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants +6.5%
2014 351.81 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants +3.9%
2015 356.24 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants +1.3%
2016 348.37 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants -2.2%
2017 335.16 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants -3.8%
2018 331.3 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants -1.2%
2019 337.1 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants +1.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 279.17 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants 270.84 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants 283.4 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants 10
2010s 330.24 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants 287.52 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants 356.24 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants 10

Countries ranked near Nigeria

  1. 65 Dominican Republic 349.02 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants compare
  2. 66 Kuwait 343.61 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants compare
  3. 67 Oman 337.41 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants compare
  4. 69 Cyprus 336.09 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants compare
  5. 70 Sri Lanka 335.39 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants compare
  6. 71 Seychelles 335.34 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 30 - environmental causes in Nigeria?
Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 30 - environmental causes in Nigeria was 337.1 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants in 2019, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 30 - environmental causes recorded in Nigeria?
The highest recorded value was 356.24 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants in 2015.
What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 30 - environmental causes recorded in Nigeria?
The lowest recorded value was 270.84 Per 1 000 000 inhabitants in 2000.
How does Nigeria rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 30 - environmental causes?
Nigeria ranks 68th out of 168 countries with data for 2019.
Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 30 - environmental causes rising or falling in Nigeria?
Over the last ten years it is up 18.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
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Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 30 - Environmental causes of premature deaths — Ambient particulate matter, premature deaths
Unit
Per 1 000 000 inhabitants
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
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Coverage
243 places, 4,849 data points, 2000–2019
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The Statistical Annex to the annual Africa's Development Dynamics (AFDD) report is a collection of development indicators that were gathered and analysed while conducting the research that went into the report. These data are also available online for free viewing or download at https://oe.cd/AFDD-2024, a bilingual website which links to the electronic version of the Africa's Development Dynamics book in both English and French. Table 30 shows the economic costs of premature deaths caused by various environmental hazards, such as air pollution, unsafe water, and high and low temperatures.