Electricity net consumption in Nigeria
Nigeria: Electricity net consumption was 24.61 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2019)
24.61
Change on year
down 4.2%
World rank
70th
of 202 countries
All-time high
27.96
in 2017
All-time low
4.68
in 1980
Years of data
40
1980–2019
Electricity net consumption in Nigeria, 1980–2019
Source: World Bank.
Analysis
The most recent figure for electricity net consumption in Nigeria is 24.61, measured in 2019.
That represents a change of down 4.2% on the previous year and up 55.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity net consumption in Nigeria peaked at 27.96 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 4.68, in 1980.
That places Nigeria 70th out of 202 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Electricity net consumption in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 4.68 | — |
| 1981 | 5.68 | +21.3% |
| 1982 | 5.95 | +4.6% |
| 1983 | 6.06 | +1.9% |
| 1984 | 6.04 | -0.3% |
| 1985 | 6.45 | +6.7% |
| 1986 | 8.32 | +29.1% |
| 1987 | 7.25 | -12.9% |
| 1988 | 7.28 | +0.4% |
| 1989 | 8.35 | +14.7% |
| 1990 | 8.03 | -3.8% |
| 1991 | 8.19 | +2.0% |
| 1992 | 8.43 | +2.9% |
| 1993 | 8.27 | -1.8% |
| 1994 | 8 | -3.3% |
| 1995 | 7.91 | -1.1% |
| 1996 | 7.63 | -3.5% |
| 1997 | 7.88 | +3.3% |
| 1998 | 8.55 | +8.5% |
| 1999 | 8.36 | -2.3% |
| 2000 | 11.18 | +33.7% |
| 2001 | 11.73 | +4.9% |
| 2002 | 16.34 | +39.3% |
| 2003 | 15.28 | -6.5% |
| 2004 | 18.36 | +20.2% |
| 2005 | 17.82 | -3.0% |
| 2006 | 17.43 | -2.2% |
| 2007 | 18.48 | +6.0% |
| 2008 | 16.98 | -8.1% |
| 2009 | 15.86 | -6.6% |
| 2010 | 20.97 | +32.2% |
| 2011 | 21.67 | +3.3% |
| 2012 | 23 | +6.1% |
| 2013 | 23.12 | +0.5% |
| 2014 | 25.77 | +11.5% |
| 2015 | 25.94 | +0.7% |
| 2016 | 26.97 | +4.0% |
| 2017 | 27.96 | +3.7% |
| 2018 | 25.7 | -8.1% |
| 2019 | 24.61 | -4.2% |
Nigeria compared with similar countries
- Nigeria's 24.61 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5.7, 4.3× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Nigeria's 24.61 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.65, 14.9× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6.61 | 4.68 | 8.35 | 10 |
| 1990s | 8.12 | 7.63 | 8.55 | 10 |
| 2000s | 15.94 | 11.18 | 18.48 | 10 |
| 2010s | 24.57 | 20.97 | 27.96 | 10 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
More reference data data for Nigeria
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.77 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 19.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 5.8 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 81.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 121.16 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 14.27 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity net consumption in Nigeria?
- Electricity net consumption in Nigeria was 24.61 in 2019, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest electricity net consumption recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 27.96 in 2017.
- What is the lowest electricity net consumption recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.68 in 1980.
- How does Nigeria rank for electricity net consumption?
- Nigeria ranks 70th out of 202 countries with data for 2019.
- Is electricity net consumption rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 55.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria data come from?
- The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Electricity net consumption. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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