How does Nigeria rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e)?

In 2024, Nigeria ranked #23 out of 190 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e).

Nigeria: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e)

Name: Nigeria: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
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In 2024, Nigeria's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 23.08.

That's up 10.4% from 2023, the highest value since 2021.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 14.35 . Nigeria ranks #23 globally out of 190 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #2 of 45.

Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.GHG.CO2.FE.MT.CE.AR5) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Highlights

Peak: 52.32; 2005
Trough: 20.49; 2022
1-year change: +10.4%
5-year change: -19.3%; -4.2% / yr
10-year change: -25.4%; -2.9% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
2024	23.0810
2023	20.9003
2022	20.4945
2021	24.0760
2020	26.4238
2019	28.6025
2018	27.9222
2017	29.2532
2016	27.9486
2015	29.7910

About Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e)

A measure of annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from fugitive emissions (subsector of the energy sector) including IPCC 2006 codes 1.A.1.bc Petroleum Refining - Manufacture of Solid Fuels and Other Energy Industries, 1.B.1 Solid Fuels, 1.B.2 Oil and Natural Gas, 5.B. The measure is standardized to carbon dioxide equivalent values using the Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors of IPCC's 5th Assessment Report (AR5).

Indicator code: EN.GHG.CO2.FE.MT.CE.AR5 • Category: Environment

Environmental data note: Environmental indicators like CO2 emissions often lag by 2–3 years due to the complexity of data collection. Values represent actual measured or estimated emissions, not policy targets.

Frequently asked questions

What was Nigeria's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in 2024?: In 2024, Nigeria's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 23.08, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Nigeria's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?: Nigeria's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) rose 10.4% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Nigeria rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e)?: In 2024, Nigeria ranked #23 out of 190 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e).
How does Nigeria's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) compare to the world average?: The global average for Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in 2024 was 14.35, so Nigeria is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #2 of 45.
What is Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) and how is it measured?: A measure of annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from fugitive emissions (subsector of the energy sector) including IPCC 2006 codes 1.A.1.bc Petroleum Refining - Manufacture of Solid Fuels and Other Energy Industries, 1.B.1 Solid Fuels, 1.B.2 Oil and Natural Gas, 5.B. The measure is standardized to carbon dioxide equivalent values using the Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors of IPCC's 5th Assessment Report (AR5).

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Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.GHG.CO2.FE.MT.CE.AR5), CC BY 4.0.