Sub-Saharan Africa
Nigeria
Nigeria emitted about 136 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.35% of the world total, making it the 36th largest emitter. About 0.6 tonnes per person per year, 12% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.
- CO₂ in 2024
- 136Mt
- Per person
- 0.6t
- Change since 2005
- +34%
- Total since 1850
- 4.71bn t
- Renewable electricity
- 31%
0.35% of the world · 36th largest
World average 4.7 t
+250% since 1990
0.25% of all CO₂ ever emitted
World 34% (2025)
Annual CO₂ emissions
million tonnes, fossil fuels and industryShow the data as a table
| Year | CO₂ (Mt) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 135.82 |
| 2023 | 129.38 |
| 2022 | 131.44 |
| 2021 | 147.78 |
| 2020 | 124.90 |
| 2019 | 127.86 |
| 2018 | 106.79 |
| 2017 | 112.54 |
| 2016 | 116.40 |
| 2015 | 110.53 |
| 2014 | 123.97 |
| 2013 | 117.40 |
| 2012 | 110.13 |
| 2011 | 126.12 |
| 2010 | 112.05 |
| 2009 | 77.03 |
| 2008 | 86.49 |
| 2007 | 82.17 |
| 2006 | 90.10 |
| 2005 | 101.67 |
| 2004 | 94.96 |
| 2003 | 100.03 |
| 2002 | 89.91 |
| 2001 | 100.22 |
| 2000 | 96.83 |
| 1999 | 84.84 |
| 1998 | 86.34 |
| 1997 | 95.65 |
| 1996 | 97.77 |
| 1995 | 84.23 |
| 1994 | 80.36 |
| 1993 | 44.71 |
| 1992 | 46.16 |
| 1991 | 41.84 |
| 1990 | 38.79 |
Per person vs the world
tonnes of CO₂- World average
- Nigeria
Renewable share of electricity
%- World
- Nigeria
Where Nigeria's electricity came from, 2025
- Gas 68.7%
- Hydro 30.9%
- Solar 0.3%
- Bioenergy & other 0.1%
Source: Global Carbon Budget and Ember via Our World in Data ·
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About Nigeria's emissions
How much CO₂ does Nigeria emit?
Nigeria emitted about 136 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.35% of the world total, making it the 36th largest emitter.
What are Nigeria's CO₂ emissions per person?
About 0.6 tonnes per person per year, 12% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.
Are Nigeria's emissions going down?
No. CO₂ emissions in 2024 were +34% compared with 2005 and +250% compared with 1990.
How much of Nigeria's electricity is renewable?
31.3% in 2025, from hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy, against a world average of 33.8%.