Fossil fuel production by fuel in Nigeria
Nigeria: Fossil fuel production by fuel was 507.74 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Fossil fuel production by fuel in Nigeria, 1900–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Etemad & Luciani (1991); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
The most recent figure for fossil fuel production by fuel in Nigeria is 507.74 terawatt-hours, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 8.4% on the previous year and up 6.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel production by fuel in Nigeria peaked at 524.41 terawatt-hours in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1900.
That places Nigeria 15th out of 219 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1910s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1920s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1930s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1940s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1950s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.9069 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 2.18 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1970s | 5.42 terawatt-hours | 1.05 terawatt-hours | 13.09 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 27.58 terawatt-hours | 15.82 terawatt-hours | 40.32 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 45.56 terawatt-hours | 37.45 terawatt-hours | 60.18 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 227.38 terawatt-hours | 112.05 terawatt-hours | 336.34 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 414.53 terawatt-hours | 309.07 terawatt-hours | 492.79 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 484.94 terawatt-hours | 443.51 terawatt-hours | 524.41 terawatt-hours | 6 |
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More energy & mining data for Nigeria
- 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)
- Gas production per person 2,138 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 88.6% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 14.2% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 67.9% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy derived from protein vs. GDP per capita 9.2% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuel production by fuel in Nigeria?
- Fossil fuel production by fuel in Nigeria was 507.74 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Etemad & Luciani (1991); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fossil fuel production by fuel recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 524.41 terawatt-hours in 2021.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel production by fuel recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1900.
- How does Nigeria rank for fossil fuel production by fuel?
- Nigeria ranks 15th out of 219 countries with data for 2025.
- Is fossil fuel production by fuel rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Etemad & Luciani (1991); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Fossil fuel production by fuel. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Measured in terawatt-hours. Excludes gas flared or recycled. Includes natural gas produced for Gas-to-Liquids transformation.