The consumption of electricity in Nigeria is mainly residential. In 2022, over 61,400 terajoules of electricity were consumed by residences. On the other hand, electrical energy used in commercial and public services reached around 28,500 terajoules, while industrial consumption stood at approximately 26,200 terajoules.
Amount of electricity consumed in Nigeria as of 2022, by sector
(in terajoules)
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