Since 1850, Nigeria has released methane emissions equivalent to more than 13.6 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide (GtCO2e). The African country emitted approximately 5.5 GtCO2e of methane from 1850 to 1990, with a further 8.1 GtCO2e released in the following 31 years. In 2022, Nigeria ranked among the largest emitters of methane worldwide.
Cumulative methane (CH₄) emissions in Nigeria from 1850 to 2022
(in million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent)
Figures were calculated by Statista according to the values provided by the source.
Includes methane emissions from fossil fuels, industry and agricultural sources.
Methane emissions are measured in metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂e), so are weighted for its 100-year global warming potential value.
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