Africa (WHO region) vs Nigeria: Population with primary reliance on polluting fuels and technologies
Africa (WHO region)
632.45
in 2023
Nigeria
94.08
in 2023
Africa (WHO region) rank
2nd
Nigeria rank
5th
Population with primary reliance on polluting fuels and technologies over time
- Africa (WHO region)
- Nigeria
How they compare
Africa (WHO region) currently reports 632.45 against 94.08 in Nigeria, a difference of 538.37.
That makes Africa (WHO region)'s figure about 6.7 times Nigeria's.
Across all 34 years both countries report, Africa (WHO region) has been ahead every year.
Africa (WHO region) ranks 2nd and Nigeria ranks 5th of 13 groups.
Africa (WHO region) has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa (WHO region) | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 385.92 | 74.39 | 311.53 | Africa (WHO region) |
| 2000s | 470.45 | 87.43 | 383.02 | Africa (WHO region) |
| 2010s | 563.65 | 96.38 | 467.27 | Africa (WHO region) |
| 2020s | 621.59 | 95.08 | 526.51 | Africa (WHO region) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population with primary reliance on polluting fuels and technologies, Africa (WHO region) or Nigeria?
- Africa (WHO region), at 632.45 against 94.08 in Nigeria as of 2023.
- What is the difference in population with primary reliance on polluting fuels and technologies between Africa (WHO region) and Nigeria?
- 538.37, with Africa (WHO region) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa (WHO region) and Nigeria?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do Africa (WHO region) and Nigeria rank globally for population with primary reliance on polluting fuels and technologies?
- Africa (WHO region) ranks 2nd and Nigeria ranks 5th of 13 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as Population with primary reliance on polluting fuels and technologies for cooking (in millions). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.