Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt) in Nigeria

Nigeria: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt) was 10.43 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
10.43 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 426.9%
World rank
26th
of 167 countries
All-time high
60.34 % change on previous year
in 1979
All-time low
-30.67 % change on previous year
in 1981
Years of data
54
1971–2024

Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt) in Nigeria, 1971–2024

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

Nigeria recorded 10.43 % change on previous year for carbon dioxide (co2) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy) (mt) in 2024.

The figure is up 426.9% on the previous year and up 413.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, carbon dioxide (co2) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy) (mt) in Nigeria peaked at 60.34 % change on previous year in 1979 and was at its lowest, -30.67 % change on previous year, in 1981.

That places Nigeria 26th out of 167 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.

Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt) in Nigeria, year by year

Annual values for Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate in Nigeria, 1971 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 58.92 % change on previous year
1972 31.51 % change on previous year -46.5%
1973 20.43 % change on previous year -35.2%
1974 28.96 % change on previous year +41.7%
1975 -28.77 % change on previous year -199.4%
1976 15.33 % change on previous year -153.3%
1977 -19.27 % change on previous year -225.7%
1978 -1.22 % change on previous year -93.7%
1979 60.34 % change on previous year -5036.4%
1980 -17.13 % change on previous year -128.4%
1981 -30.67 % change on previous year +79.1%
1982 -15.99 % change on previous year -47.9%
1983 -1.52 % change on previous year -90.5%
1984 8.47 % change on previous year -657.6%
1985 5.64 % change on previous year -33.4%
1986 -1.96 % change on previous year -134.7%
1987 -9.71 % change on previous year +396.5%
1988 17.11 % change on previous year -276.3%
1989 5.11 % change on previous year -70.1%
1990 1.15 % change on previous year -77.4%
1991 6.91 % change on previous year +498.8%
1992 4.92 % change on previous year -28.8%
1993 1.93 % change on previous year -60.8%
1994 1.47 % change on previous year -23.7%
1995 10.13 % change on previous year +588.0%
1996 18.52 % change on previous year +82.9%
1997 -10.51 % change on previous year -156.8%
1998 -10.82 % change on previous year +2.9%
1999 -4 % change on previous year -63.0%
2000 11.61 % change on previous year -390.0%
2001 1.48 % change on previous year -87.3%
2002 -17.94 % change on previous year -1314.7%
2003 11.8 % change on previous year -165.8%
2004 -5.56 % change on previous year -147.1%
2005 -2.35 % change on previous year -57.7%
2006 -12 % change on previous year +411.2%
2007 -11.23 % change on previous year -6.4%
2008 -1.57 % change on previous year -86.0%
2009 -8.43 % change on previous year +438.2%
2010 5.34 % change on previous year -163.3%
2011 3.83 % change on previous year -28.2%
2012 -20.65 % change on previous year -638.4%
2013 0.0932 % change on previous year -100.5%
2014 -3.33 % change on previous year -3670.8%
2015 -3.7 % change on previous year +11.2%
2016 -6.18 % change on previous year +67.0%
2017 4.67 % change on previous year -175.5%
2018 -4.55 % change on previous year -197.5%
2019 2.44 % change on previous year -153.5%
2020 -7.62 % change on previous year -412.6%
2021 -8.89 % change on previous year +16.6%
2022 -14.88 % change on previous year +67.4%
2023 1.98 % change on previous year -113.3%
2024 10.43 % change on previous year +426.9%

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt) 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.

YearChange FromTo
1979 +5036.4% -1.22 % change on previous year 60.34 % change on previous year
2014 -3670.8% 0.0932 % change on previous year -3.33 % change on previous year
2002 -1314.7% 1.48 % change on previous year -17.94 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 18.47 % change on previous year -28.77 % change on previous year 60.34 % change on previous year 9
1980s -4.06 % change on previous year -30.67 % change on previous year 17.11 % change on previous year 10
1990s 1.97 % change on previous year -10.82 % change on previous year 18.52 % change on previous year 10
2000s -3.42 % change on previous year -17.94 % change on previous year 11.8 % change on previous year 10
2010s -2.2 % change on previous year -20.65 % change on previous year 5.34 % change on previous year 10
2020s -3.79 % change on previous year -14.88 % change on previous year 10.43 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Nigeria

  1. 23 Palau 11.11 % change on previous year compare
  2. 24 Portugal 10.61 % change on previous year compare
  3. 25 Sri Lanka 10.43 % change on previous year compare
  4. 27 Guatemala 10.39 % change on previous year compare
  5. 28 Puerto Rico 10.34 % change on previous year compare
  6. 29 Angola 10.17 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is carbon dioxide (co2) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy) (mt) in Nigeria?
Carbon dioxide (co2) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy) (mt) in Nigeria was 10.43 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest carbon dioxide (co2) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy) (mt) recorded in Nigeria?
The highest recorded value was 60.34 % change on previous year in 1979.
What is the lowest carbon dioxide (co2) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy) (mt) recorded in Nigeria?
The lowest recorded value was -30.67 % change on previous year in 1981.
How does Nigeria rank for carbon dioxide (co2) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy) (mt)?
Nigeria ranks 26th out of 167 countries with data for 2024.
Is carbon dioxide (co2) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy) (mt) rising or falling in Nigeria?
Over the last ten years it is up 413.5%. 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 Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
214 places, 9,921 data points, 1971–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.