CO2 Emissions per Capita: Nigeria

Analysis# Nigeria CO2 Emissions per Capita Nigeria's per capita CO2 emissions reached 0.567 metric tons in 2024, remaining well below its 1979 peak of 1.391 metric tons. Since 1970, emissions have increased only 9.9% overall, reflecting a modest upward trajectory despite the country's substantial economic growth over five decades. The 2009 low of 0.499 metric tons marks the baseline for recent volatility. The past decade reveals significant fluctuation rather than steady decline. Emissions peaked at 0.632 metric tons in 2016 before declining to 0.552 in 2023. The 2024 figure of 0.567 suggests stabilization near historical lows. This volatility likely reflects shifts in energy consumption patterns and economic cycles. Nigeria's per capita emissions remain relatively low by global standards, positioning the country favorably as climate policies tighten.