Oil production in Nigeria
Nigeria: Oil production was 977.11 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Oil production 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
In 2025, oil production in Nigeria stood at 977.11 terawatt-hours.
That represents a change of up 6.5% on the previous year and down 20.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, oil production in Nigeria peaked at 1,419 terawatt-hours in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1900.
Nigeria ranks 14th of 219 countries on this measure, 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 | 0.9188 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 6.2 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1960s | 115.58 terawatt-hours | 9.73 terawatt-hours | 309.52 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1970s | 1,082 terawatt-hours | 620.47 terawatt-hours | 1,319 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 852.58 terawatt-hours | 707.78 terawatt-hours | 1,182 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,111 terawatt-hours | 1,017 terawatt-hours | 1,160 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,276 terawatt-hours | 1,105 terawatt-hours | 1,415 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,237 terawatt-hours | 1,061 terawatt-hours | 1,419 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 926.89 terawatt-hours | 805.57 terawatt-hours | 1,063 terawatt-hours | 6 |
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 oil production in Nigeria?
- Oil production in Nigeria was 977.11 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 oil production recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 1,419 terawatt-hours in 2010.
- What is the lowest oil production recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1900.
- How does Nigeria rank for oil production?
- Nigeria ranks 14th out of 219 countries with data for 2025.
- Is oil production rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.5%. 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 Oil production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Measured in terawatt-hours. Includes crude oil, condensates, natural gas liquids, and other liquid fuels.