Nigeria: 17.23% low-carbon power

Low-carbon power ranking: 93

17.23% of the electricity in Nigeria is generated from low-carbon energy sources. This is based on data compiled by IEA for the year 2017. The primary low-carbon power source is hydro.

Low-carbon power sources (% and TWh)

Fossil fuel power sources (% and TWh)

Low-carbon power in Nigeria compared to selected regions, 1990 to 2017 (%)

Low-carbon power in Nigeria compared to selected regions, 1990 to 2017 (TWh)

Power sources in Nigeria, 1990 to 2017 (%)

Power sources in Nigeria, 1990 to 2017 (TWh)

36% of the global electricity supply is generated from low-carbon energy sources.