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Power sector CO2 emissions in Nigeria

Nigeria: 135.8 million tonnes (fossil CO2 emissions, 2024), +5.0% on 2023.

  • 135.8 million tonnes Latest · 2024
  • +5.0% vs 2023
  • 35Records · 1 measures

Annual · 1 publisher · Next period 2025

Fossil CO2 emissions in Nigeria

Fig 1 · D35 · Nigeria Annual

Fossil CO2 emissions

Nigeria, 1990 to 2024

35 observations · 1990 to 2024

Estimates are listed as such in the table below

Fossil CO2 emissionsFossil CO2 emissions. 35 observations from 1990 to 2024, ranging from 38.8 million tonnes to 147.8 million tonnes. Latest value 135.8 million tonnes (2024). million tonnes 0 30 60 90 120 150 1990 1996 2002 2008 2014 2020 136
Fossil CO2 emissionsFossil CO2 emissions. 35 observations from 1990 to 2024, ranging from 38.8 million tonnes to 147.8 million tonnes. Latest value 135.8 million tonnes (2024). million tonnes 0 50 100 150 1990 1996 2002 2008 2014 2020 136
Fossil CO2 emissionsFossil CO2 emissions. 35 observations from 1990 to 2024, ranging from 38.8 million tonnes to 147.8 million tonnes. Latest value 135.8 million tonnes (2024). million tonnes 0 50 100 150 1990 1996 2002 2008 2014 2020 136
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Fossil CO2 emissions
Period Type Value
1990 Estimate 38.8 million tonnes
1991 Estimate 41.8 million tonnes
1992 Estimate 46.2 million tonnes
1993 Estimate 44.7 million tonnes
1994 Estimate 80.4 million tonnes
1995 Estimate 84.2 million tonnes
1996 Estimate 97.8 million tonnes
1997 Estimate 95.6 million tonnes
1998 Estimate 86.3 million tonnes
1999 Estimate 84.8 million tonnes
2000 Estimate 96.8 million tonnes
2001 Estimate 100.2 million tonnes
2002 Estimate 89.9 million tonnes
2003 Estimate 100 million tonnes
2004 Estimate 95 million tonnes
2005 Estimate 101.7 million tonnes
2006 Estimate 90.1 million tonnes
2007 Estimate 82.2 million tonnes
2008 Estimate 86.5 million tonnes
2009 Estimate 77 million tonnes
2010 Estimate 112 million tonnes
2011 Estimate 126.1 million tonnes
2012 Estimate 110.1 million tonnes
2013 Estimate 117.4 million tonnes
2014 Estimate 124 million tonnes
2015 Estimate 110.5 million tonnes
2016 Estimate 116.4 million tonnes
2017 Estimate 112.5 million tonnes
2018 Estimate 106.8 million tonnes
2019 Estimate 127.9 million tonnes
2020 Estimate 124.9 million tonnes
2021 Estimate 147.8 million tonnes
2022 Estimate 131.4 million tonnes
2023 Estimate 129.4 million tonnes
2024 Estimate 135.8 million tonnes
Source: GCP · million tonnes · CC BY 4.0 · statorigin.org

Every record

35 records across 1 measure, newest first within each. Each period opens its record and quote.

Measure Period Value Source
Fossil CO2 emissions 2024 135.8 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2023 129.4 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2022 131.4 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2021 147.8 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2020 124.9 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2019 127.9 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2018 106.8 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2017 112.5 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2016 116.4 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2015 110.5 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2014 124 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2013 117.4 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2012 110.1 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2011 126.1 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2010 112 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2009 77 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2008 86.5 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2007 82.2 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2006 90.1 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2005 101.7 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2004 95 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2003 100 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2002 89.9 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2001 100.2 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2000 96.8 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 1999 84.8 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 1998 86.3 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 1997 95.6 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 1996 97.8 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 1995 84.2 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 1994 80.4 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 1993 44.7 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 1992 46.2 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 1991 41.8 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 1990 38.8 million tonnes GCP

Frequently asked questions

What is the latest power sector CO2 emissions figure for Nigeria?

Nigeria: 135.8 million tonnes fossil CO2 emissions in 2024, +5.0% on 2023.

Where does the Nigeria data come from?

35 records from 1 document by GCP. Each figure links to its record and the sentence it was read from.

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StatOrigin. (2026). Power sector CO2 emissions in Nigeria [Data set]. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://statorigin.org/statistics/power-sector-co2-emissions/nigeria

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