Exposure to outdoor air pollution in Nigeria
Nigeria: Exposure to outdoor air pollution was 50 µg/m³ in 2024. ▬ Flat
Exposure to outdoor air pollution in Nigeria, 1998–2024
Source: SatPM, Atmospheric Composition Analysis Group, Washington University in St. Louis (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in µg/m³.
Analysis
In 2024, exposure to outdoor air pollution in Nigeria stood at 50 µg/m³.
That represents a change of down 2.2% on the previous year and up 5.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exposure to outdoor air pollution in Nigeria peaked at 57.3 µg/m³ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 43.4 µg/m³, in 1999.
Nigeria ranks 8th of 241 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 47.4 µg/m³ | 43.4 µg/m³ | 51.4 µg/m³ | 2 |
| 2000s | 53.05 µg/m³ | 50.1 µg/m³ | 57.3 µg/m³ | 10 |
| 2010s | 51.67 µg/m³ | 47.6 µg/m³ | 55.8 µg/m³ | 10 |
| 2020s | 52.04 µg/m³ | 50 µg/m³ | 54 µg/m³ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
More environment data for Nigeria
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF 350.56 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF per capita 1.51 t CO2e/capita (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture 56.75 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) 8.67 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) 75.63 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) 0.1661 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 175.13 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 0.0267 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) 0.5526 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste 33.33 Mt CO2e (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exposure to outdoor air pollution in Nigeria?
- Exposure to outdoor air pollution in Nigeria was 50 µg/m³ in 2024, according to SatPM, Atmospheric Composition Analysis Group, Washington University in St. Louis (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest exposure to outdoor air pollution recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 57.3 µg/m³ in 2008.
- What is the lowest exposure to outdoor air pollution recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 43.4 µg/m³ in 1999.
- How does Nigeria rank for exposure to outdoor air pollution?
- Nigeria ranks 8th out of 241 countries with data for 2024.
- Is exposure to outdoor air pollution rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Nigeria data come from?
- The figures come from SatPM, Atmospheric Composition Analysis Group, Washington University in St. Louis (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Exposure to outdoor air pollution. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Annual population-weighted average concentration of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in the air, measured in micrograms per cubic meter (µg/m³). Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) are particles with a diameter of 2.5 micrometers or less, which can pose significant health risks.