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Sub-Saharan Africa

Niger

Niger emitted about 3.2 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.01% of the world total, making it the 146th largest emitter. About 0.1 tonnes per person per year, 2% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

CO₂ in 2024
3.17Mt

0.01% of the world · 146th largest

Per person
0.1t

World average 4.7 t

Change since 2005
+359%

+429% since 1990

Total since 1850
0.06bn t

0.00% of all CO₂ ever emitted

Renewable electricity
3%

World 34% (2024)

Annual CO₂ emissions

million tonnes, fossil fuels and industry
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YearCO₂ (Mt)
20243.17
20233.13
20223.20
20212.59
20203.04
20192.51
20181.80
20172.24
20162.14
20152.20
20142.26
20132.08
20121.85
20111.31
20101.16
20090.95
20080.79
20070.71
20060.67
20050.69
20040.80
20030.74
20020.69
20010.65
20000.68
19990.68
19980.70
19970.65
19960.64
19950.56
19940.58
19930.60
19920.52
19910.57
19900.60

Per person vs the world

tonnes of CO₂
  • World average
  • Niger

Renewable share of electricity

%
  • World
  • Niger

Where Niger's electricity came from, 2024

  • Coal 17.9%
  • Gas 5.3%
  • Oil 73.7%
  • Solar 3.2%

Source: Global Carbon Budget and Ember via Our World in Data ·

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About Niger's emissions

How much CO₂ does Niger emit?

Niger emitted about 3.2 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.01% of the world total, making it the 146th largest emitter.

What are Niger's CO₂ emissions per person?

About 0.1 tonnes per person per year, 2% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

Are Niger's emissions going down?

No. CO₂ emissions in 2024 were +359% compared with 2005 and +429% compared with 1990.

How much of Niger's electricity is renewable?

3.2% in 2024, from hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy, against a world average of 33.8%.