Fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) per capita in Nigeria
Nigeria: Fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) per capita was 17.58 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) per capita in Nigeria, 2010–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) per capita in Nigeria is 17.58, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 29.2% on the previous year and down 38.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) per capita in Nigeria peaked at 81.06 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0.2935, in 2016.
That places Nigeria 87th out of 201 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.
Fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) per capita in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.41 | — |
| 2011 | 36.78 | +124.1% |
| 2012 | 35.45 | -3.6% |
| 2013 | 35.48 | +0.1% |
| 2014 | 28.78 | -18.9% |
| 2015 | 4.39 | -84.8% |
| 2016 | 0.2935 | -93.3% |
| 2017 | 4.7 | +1502.3% |
| 2018 | 11.17 | +137.6% |
| 2019 | 5.88 | -47.3% |
| 2020 | 1.49 | -74.7% |
| 2021 | 23.45 | +1477.5% |
| 2022 | 81.06 | +245.6% |
| 2023 | 24.82 | -69.4% |
| 2024 | 17.58 | -29.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 17.93 | 0.2935 | 36.78 | 10 |
| 2020s | 29.68 | 1.49 | 81.06 | 5 |
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- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
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- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (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)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) per capita in Nigeria?
- Fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) per capita in Nigeria was 17.58 in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) per capita recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 81.06 in 2022.
- What is the lowest fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) per capita recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2935 in 2016.
- How does Nigeria rank for fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) per capita?
- Nigeria ranks 87th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) per capita rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 38.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) per capita (nominal United States dollars). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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