CO2 emissions from gas flaring in Nigeria
Nigeria: CO2 emissions from gas flaring was 25,658 thousand metric tons in 2009. ◆ Volatile
CO2 emissions from gas flaring in Nigeria, 1960–2009
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in thousand metric tons.
Analysis
In 2009, co2 emissions from gas flaring in Nigeria stood at 25,658 thousand metric tons.
That represents a change of down 30.1% on the previous year and down 44.7% over five years.
Over the whole period, co2 emissions from gas flaring in Nigeria peaked at 52,713 thousand metric tons in 1979 and was at its lowest, 0 thousand metric tons, in 1960.
That places Nigeria 1st out of 51 countries with data for 2009, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
CO2 emissions from gas flaring in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | thousand metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 0 thousand metric tons | — |
| 1961 | 0 thousand metric tons | — |
| 1962 | 0 thousand metric tons | — |
| 1963 | 1,148 thousand metric tons | — |
| 1964 | 1,878 thousand metric tons | +63.6% |
| 1965 | 4,950 thousand metric tons | +163.7% |
| 1966 | 5,196 thousand metric tons | +5.0% |
| 1967 | 4,723 thousand metric tons | -9.1% |
| 1968 | 2,530 thousand metric tons | -46.4% |
| 1969 | 7,899 thousand metric tons | +212.2% |
| 1970 | 15,365 thousand metric tons | +94.5% |
| 1971 | 24,635 thousand metric tons | +60.3% |
| 1972 | 32,438 thousand metric tons | +31.7% |
| 1973 | 38,998 thousand metric tons | +20.2% |
| 1974 | 50,476 thousand metric tons | +29.4% |
| 1975 | 35,717 thousand metric tons | -29.2% |
| 1976 | 41,331 thousand metric tons | +15.7% |
| 1977 | 33,238 thousand metric tons | -19.6% |
| 1978 | 32,860 thousand metric tons | -1.1% |
| 1979 | 52,713 thousand metric tons | +60.4% |
| 1980 | 43,040 thousand metric tons | -18.4% |
| 1981 | 29,600 thousand metric tons | -31.2% |
| 1982 | 24,668 thousand metric tons | -16.7% |
| 1983 | 24,092 thousand metric tons | -2.3% |
| 1984 | 26,226 thousand metric tons | +8.9% |
| 1985 | 26,952 thousand metric tons | +2.8% |
| 1986 | 26,791 thousand metric tons | -0.6% |
| 1987 | 23,597 thousand metric tons | -11.9% |
| 1988 | 28,375 thousand metric tons | +20.2% |
| 1989 | 0 thousand metric tons | -100.0% |
| 1990 | 0 thousand metric tons | — |
| 1991 | 0 thousand metric tons | — |
| 1992 | 0 thousand metric tons | — |
| 1993 | 0 thousand metric tons | — |
| 1994 | 0 thousand metric tons | — |
| 1995 | 0 thousand metric tons | — |
| 1996 | 0 thousand metric tons | — |
| 1997 | 0 thousand metric tons | — |
| 1998 | 0 thousand metric tons | — |
| 1999 | 0 thousand metric tons | — |
| 2000 | 33,113 thousand metric tons | — |
| 2001 | 36,963 thousand metric tons | +11.6% |
| 2002 | 43,923 thousand metric tons | +18.8% |
| 2003 | 44,763 thousand metric tons | +1.9% |
| 2004 | 46,432 thousand metric tons | +3.7% |
| 2005 | 44,279 thousand metric tons | -4.6% |
| 2006 | 42,930 thousand metric tons | -3.0% |
| 2007 | 42,930 thousand metric tons | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 36,718 thousand metric tons | -14.5% |
| 2009 | 25,658 thousand metric tons | -30.1% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where CO2 emissions from gas flaring 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | +212.2% | 2,530 thousand metric tons | 7,899 thousand metric tons |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2,832 thousand metric tons | 0 thousand metric tons | 7,899 thousand metric tons | 10 |
| 1970s | 35,777 thousand metric tons | 15,365 thousand metric tons | 52,713 thousand metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 25,334 thousand metric tons | 0 thousand metric tons | 43,040 thousand metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 thousand metric tons | 0 thousand metric tons | 0 thousand metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 39,771 thousand metric tons | 25,658 thousand metric tons | 46,432 thousand metric tons | 10 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is co2 emissions from gas flaring in Nigeria?
- Co2 emissions from gas flaring in Nigeria was 25,658 thousand metric tons in 2009, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest co2 emissions from gas flaring recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 52,713 thousand metric tons in 1979.
- What is the lowest co2 emissions from gas flaring recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 thousand metric tons in 1960.
- How does Nigeria rank for co2 emissions from gas flaring?
- Nigeria ranks 1st out of 51 countries with data for 2009.
- Where does this Nigeria data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site, published as part of CO2 emissions from gas flaring (thousand metric tons). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Carbon dioxide emissions from gas flaring fuel consumption refer mainly to emissions from gas flaring activities.