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

In 2024, Nigeria ranked #54 out of 194 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e).

Nigeria: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e)

Name: Nigeria: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
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In 2024, Nigeria's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 16.07.

That's up 8.6% from 2023, the highest value since 2021.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 78.79 . Nigeria ranks #54 globally out of 194 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #2 of 47.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Highlights

Peak: 22.31; 2016
Trough: 8.16; 2005
1-year change: +8.6%
5-year change: +9.7%; +1.9% / yr
10-year change: -10.9%; -1.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
2024	16.0671
2023	14.7940
2022	14.9633
2021	16.2757
2020	15.8099
2019	14.6478
2018	15.3480
2017	14.0751
2016	22.3070
2015	19.4780

About Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e)

A measure of annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from electricity and heat generation (subsector of the energy sector) including IPCC 2006 code 1.A.1.a. 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.PI.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 Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in 2024?: In 2024, Nigeria's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 16.07, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Nigeria's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?: Nigeria's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) rose 8.6% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Nigeria rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e)?: In 2024, Nigeria ranked #54 out of 194 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e).
How does Nigeria's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) compare to the world average?: The global average for Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in 2024 was 78.79, so Nigeria is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #2 of 47.
What is Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (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 electricity and heat generation (subsector of the energy sector) including IPCC 2006 code 1.A.1.a. 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.PI.MT.CE.AR5), CC BY 4.0.