How does Nigeria rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)?

In 2024, Nigeria ranked #35 out of 203 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e).

Nigeria: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)

Name: Nigeria: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)
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In 2024, Nigeria's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) was 131.91.

That's up 4.8% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 187.08 . Nigeria ranks #35 globally out of 203 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #2 of 47.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Highlights

Peak: 131.91; 2024
Trough: 80.92; 2009
1-year change: +4.8%
5-year change: +4.6%; +0.9% / yr
10-year change: +7.5%; +0.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)
2024	131.9101
2023	125.8687
2022	129.0417
2021	130.9005
2020	118.9178
2019	126.1061
2018	121.4082
2017	116.0398
2016	123.4796
2015	118.4539

About Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)

A measure of annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from the agriculture, energy, waste, and industrial sectors, excluding LULUCF.. 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.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 (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) in 2024?: In 2024, Nigeria's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) was 131.91, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Nigeria's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?: Nigeria's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) rose 4.8% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Nigeria rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)?: In 2024, Nigeria ranked #35 out of 203 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e).
How does Nigeria's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) compare to the world average?: The global average for Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) in 2024 was 187.08, so Nigeria is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #2 of 47.
What is Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (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 the agriculture, energy, waste, and industrial sectors, excluding LULUCF.. 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.MT.CE.AR5), CC BY 4.0.