Fossil fuel subsidies per capita in Nigeria
Nigeria: Fossil fuel subsidies per capita was 24.73 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
24.73
Change on year
up 1,136.5%
World rank
89th
of 186 countries
All-time high
38.65
in 2011
All-time low
0.31
in 2016
Years of data
12
2010–2021
Fossil fuel subsidies per capita in Nigeria, 2010–2021
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Nigeria recorded 24.73 for fossil fuel subsidies per capita in 2021.
The figure is up 1,136.5% on the previous year and down 36.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel subsidies per capita in Nigeria peaked at 38.65 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0.31, in 2016.
That places Nigeria 89th out of 186 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 19.25 | 0.31 | 38.65 | 10 |
| 2020s | 13.37 | 2 | 24.73 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
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)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 507.74 terawatt-hours (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 67.93 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuel subsidies per capita in Nigeria?
- Fossil fuel subsidies per capita in Nigeria was 24.73 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fossil fuel subsidies per capita recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 38.65 in 2011.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel subsidies per capita recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.31 in 2016.
- How does Nigeria rank for fossil fuel subsidies per capita?
- Nigeria ranks 89th out of 186 countries with data for 2021.
- Is fossil fuel subsidies per capita rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 36.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Fossil fuel subsidies per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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