Coal consumption, annual growth rate in Nigeria
Nigeria: Coal consumption, annual growth rate was -4.34 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Coal consumption, annual growth rate in Nigeria, 1981–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for coal consumption, annual growth rate in Nigeria is -4.34 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 92.4% on the previous year and down 477.0% over five years.
Over the whole period, coal consumption, annual growth rate in Nigeria peaked at 112.85 % change on previous year in 2008 and was at its lowest, -60.41 % change on previous year, in 1993.
Nigeria ranks 75th of 137 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Coal consumption, annual growth rate in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | -1.96 % change on previous year | — |
| 1982 | -2 % change on previous year | +2.0% |
| 1983 | -2.04 % change on previous year | +2.0% |
| 1984 | -2.08 % change on previous year | +2.1% |
| 1985 | -2.12 % change on previous year | +2.1% |
| 1986 | -2.17 % change on previous year | +2.2% |
| 1987 | 12.21 % change on previous year | -662.2% |
| 1988 | -30.01 % change on previous year | -345.9% |
| 1989 | 2.44 % change on previous year | -108.1% |
| 1990 | 7.14 % change on previous year | +192.9% |
| 1991 | -14.54 % change on previous year | -303.5% |
| 1992 | -8.06 % change on previous year | -44.6% |
| 1993 | -60.41 % change on previous year | +649.5% |
| 1994 | -10.71 % change on previous year | -82.3% |
| 1995 | -11.8 % change on previous year | +10.1% |
| 1996 | -22.91 % change on previous year | +94.2% |
| 1997 | -17.5 % change on previous year | -23.6% |
| 1998 | -14.44 % change on previous year | -17.5% |
| 1999 | 33.33 % change on previous year | -330.8% |
| 2001 | -3.97 % change on previous year | -111.9% |
| 2002 | -12.41 % change on previous year | +212.4% |
| 2003 | 9.45 % change on previous year | -176.1% |
| 2004 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2005 | 17.63 % change on previous year | — |
| 2006 | 22.02 % change on previous year | +24.9% |
| 2007 | 42.36 % change on previous year | +92.4% |
| 2008 | 112.85 % change on previous year | +166.4% |
| 2009 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2010 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2011 | 20.02 % change on previous year | — |
| 2012 | 33.36 % change on previous year | +66.7% |
| 2013 | 25.01 % change on previous year | -25.0% |
| 2014 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2015 | 5 % change on previous year | — |
| 2016 | 4.72 % change on previous year | -5.6% |
| 2017 | -13.62 % change on previous year | -388.3% |
| 2018 | 17.15 % change on previous year | -225.9% |
| 2019 | 1.15 % change on previous year | -93.3% |
| 2020 | -13.64 % change on previous year | -1285.8% |
| 2021 | 6.58 % change on previous year | -148.2% |
| 2022 | 13.7 % change on previous year | +108.2% |
| 2023 | -56.73 % change on previous year | -514.1% |
| 2024 | -4.34 % change on previous year | -92.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | -3.08 % change on previous year | -30.01 % change on previous year | 12.21 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1990s | -11.99 % change on previous year | -60.41 % change on previous year | 33.33 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 20.88 % change on previous year | -12.41 % change on previous year | 112.85 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2010s | 9.28 % change on previous year | -13.62 % change on previous year | 33.36 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -10.89 % change on previous year | -56.73 % change on previous year | 13.7 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
- 72 Argentina -3.59 % change on previous year compare
- 73 Australia -3.59 % change on previous year compare
- 74 Japan -3.81 % change on previous year compare
- 76 Russian Federation -5.1 % change on previous year compare
- 77 France -5.12 % change on previous year compare
- 78 Georgia -5.23 % change on previous year compare
More energy & mining data for Nigeria
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fuel imports 38.0% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 1.1% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 1.2% (2024)
- Gas production 507.74 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 2,138 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 507.74 terawatt-hours (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is coal consumption, annual growth rate in Nigeria?
- Coal consumption, annual growth rate in Nigeria was -4.34 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest coal consumption, annual growth rate recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 112.85 % change on previous year in 2008.
- What is the lowest coal consumption, annual growth rate recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was -60.41 % change on previous year in 1993.
- How does Nigeria rank for coal consumption, annual growth rate?
- Nigeria ranks 75th out of 137 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Nigeria data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Coal consumption, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Coal consumption. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Coal consumption Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Coal consumption. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.