Coal production, annual growth rate in Nigeria
Nigeria: Coal production, annual growth rate was -4.53 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
-4.53 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 92.0%
World rank
41st
of 85 countries
All-time high
257.14 % change on previous year
in 1916
All-time low
-100 % change on previous year
in 1968
Years of data
107
1916–2024
Coal production, annual growth rate in Nigeria, 1916–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for coal production, annual growth rate in Nigeria is -4.53 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 92.0% on the previous year and down 494.3% over five years.
Over the whole period, coal production, annual growth rate in Nigeria peaked at 257.14 % change on previous year in 1916 and was at its lowest, -100 % change on previous year, in 1968.
That places Nigeria 41st out of 85 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Coal production, annual growth rate in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1916 | 257.14 % change on previous year | — |
| 1917 | 236 % change on previous year | -8.2% |
| 1918 | 78.57 % change on previous year | -66.7% |
| 1919 | -6.67 % change on previous year | -108.5% |
| 1920 | 30.71 % change on previous year | -560.7% |
| 1921 | 18.03 % change on previous year | -41.3% |
| 1922 | -46.76 % change on previous year | -359.3% |
| 1923 | 54.78 % change on previous year | -217.2% |
| 1924 | 15.17 % change on previous year | -72.3% |
| 1925 | 18.54 % change on previous year | +22.2% |
| 1926 | 35.8 % change on previous year | +93.2% |
| 1927 | 10.3 % change on previous year | -71.2% |
| 1928 | 0.2747 % change on previous year | -97.3% |
| 1929 | -3.84 % change on previous year | -1496.3% |
| 1930 | 0.8546 % change on previous year | -122.3% |
| 1931 | -5.93 % change on previous year | -794.2% |
| 1932 | -23.12 % change on previous year | +289.8% |
| 1933 | -6.64 % change on previous year | -71.3% |
| 1934 | 10.46 % change on previous year | -257.5% |
| 1935 | -0.7575 % change on previous year | -107.2% |
| 1936 | 13.36 % change on previous year | -1863.6% |
| 1937 | 24.24 % change on previous year | +81.5% |
| 1938 | -0.271 % change on previous year | -101.1% |
| 1939 | -16.03 % change on previous year | +5816.8% |
| 1940 | 1.94 % change on previous year | -112.1% |
| 1941 | 18.41 % change on previous year | +848.4% |
| 1942 | 25.47 % change on previous year | +38.3% |
| 1943 | 9.83 % change on previous year | -61.4% |
| 1944 | 21.4 % change on previous year | +117.7% |
| 1945 | -16.67 % change on previous year | -177.9% |
| 1946 | 18.65 % change on previous year | -211.9% |
| 1947 | -4.54 % change on previous year | -124.3% |
| 1948 | 4.92 % change on previous year | -208.5% |
| 1949 | -9.55 % change on previous year | -293.9% |
| 1950 | 6.08 % change on previous year | -163.7% |
| 1951 | -5.73 % change on previous year | -194.3% |
| 1952 | 5.55 % change on previous year | -196.7% |
| 1953 | 20.68 % change on previous year | +272.9% |
| 1954 | -9.27 % change on previous year | -144.8% |
| 1955 | 17.8 % change on previous year | -292.0% |
| 1956 | 5.12 % change on previous year | -71.2% |
| 1957 | 3.5 % change on previous year | -31.7% |
| 1958 | 13.41 % change on previous year | +283.0% |
| 1959 | -19.7 % change on previous year | -247.0% |
| 1960 | -24.27 % change on previous year | +23.2% |
| 1961 | 6.3 % change on previous year | -126.0% |
| 1962 | 4.45 % change on previous year | -29.5% |
| 1963 | -5.99 % change on previous year | -234.7% |
| 1964 | 13.09 % change on previous year | -318.4% |
| 1965 | 9.79 % change on previous year | -25.2% |
| 1966 | -13.51 % change on previous year | -238.0% |
| 1967 | -68.28 % change on previous year | +405.3% |
| 1968 | -100 % change on previous year | +46.5% |
| 1970 | 247.06 % change on previous year | -347.1% |
| 1971 | 228.81 % change on previous year | -7.4% |
| 1972 | 75.77 % change on previous year | -66.9% |
| 1973 | -4.4 % change on previous year | -105.8% |
| 1974 | -6.75 % change on previous year | +53.4% |
| 1975 | -9.87 % change on previous year | +46.2% |
| 1976 | 13.87 % change on previous year | -240.5% |
| 1977 | -15.06 % change on previous year | -208.6% |
| 1978 | -0.3773 % change on previous year | -97.5% |
| 1979 | -34.85 % change on previous year | +9136.0% |
| 1980 | -36.26 % change on previous year | +4.0% |
| 1981 | -1.96 % change on previous year | -94.6% |
| 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 | -4.53 % change on previous year | -92.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 141.26 % change on previous year | -6.67 % change on previous year | 257.14 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1920s | 13.3 % change on previous year | -46.76 % change on previous year | 54.78 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1930s | -0.3841 % change on previous year | -23.12 % change on previous year | 24.24 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1940s | 6.99 % change on previous year | -16.67 % change on previous year | 25.47 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1950s | 3.74 % change on previous year | -19.7 % change on previous year | 20.68 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1960s | -19.83 % change on previous year | -100 % change on previous year | 13.09 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 49.42 % change on previous year | -34.85 % change on previous year | 247.06 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | -6.4 % change on previous year | -36.26 % change on previous year | 12.21 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 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 | -10.92 % change on previous year | -56.73 % change on previous year | 13.7 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
- 38 Romania -2.77 % change on previous year compare
- 39 Zambia -3.34 % change on previous year compare
- 40 Poland -4.02 % change on previous year compare
- 42 Canada -4.93 % change on previous year compare
- 43 Indonesia -5.52 % change on previous year compare
- 44 Germany -6.99 % change on previous year compare
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- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
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- Ores and metals imports 1.1% (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is coal production, annual growth rate in Nigeria?
- Coal production, annual growth rate in Nigeria was -4.53 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest coal production, annual growth rate recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 257.14 % change on previous year in 1916.
- What is the lowest coal production, annual growth rate recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was -100 % change on previous year in 1968.
- How does Nigeria rank for coal production, annual growth rate?
- Nigeria ranks 41st out of 85 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Nigeria data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Coal production, 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 production. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Coal production 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 production. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.