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Nigeria: Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e)

In , Nigeria's Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 75.63.

That's up 5.6% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 16.78 . Nigeria ranks #8 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #1 of 47.

Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.GHG.CH4.FE.MT.CE.AR5) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Nigeria Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) trend

Highlights

Peak
170.47
Trough
67.51
1-year change
+5.6%
5-year change
-30.4%
-7.0% / yr
10-year change
-35.7%
-4.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
75.6290
71.5955
67.5065
76.8877
85.3338
108.7247
103.5730
100.9504
99.3096
114.0066

About Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e)

A measure of annual emissions of methane (CH4), 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.CH4.FE.MT.CE.AR5Category: Environment

Frequently asked questions

What was Nigeria's Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in 2024?
In 2024, Nigeria's Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 75.63, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Nigeria's Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?
Nigeria's Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) rose 5.6% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Nigeria rank globally on Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e)?
In 2024, Nigeria ranked #8 out of 192 countries reporting Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e).
How does Nigeria's Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) compare to the world average?
The global average for Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in 2024 was 16.78, so Nigeria is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #1 of 47.
What is Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) and how is it measured?
A measure of annual emissions of methane (CH4), 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.CH4.FE.MT.CE.AR5), CC BY 4.0.