The consumption of electricity in Nigeria is mainly residential. In 2020, over 58,900 terajoules of electricity were consumed in residences. On the other hand, electrical energy used in commercial and public services reached around 27,300 terajoules, while industrial consumption stood at approximately 13,700 terajoules.
Amount of electricity consumed in Nigeria as of 2020, by sector
(in terajoules)
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IEA. (December 6, 2022). Amount of electricity consumed in Nigeria as of 2020, by sector (in terajoules) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved July 23, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1307456/electricity-consumption-in-nigeria-by-sector/
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