Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Liberia
Liberia: Annual carbon dioxide emissions was 8.93 million in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Liberia, 2003–2026
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual carbon dioxide emissions in Liberia is 8.93 million, measured in 2026.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 31.5% on the previous year and down 50.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual carbon dioxide emissions in Liberia peaked at 34.35 million in 2009 and was at its lowest, 3.15 million, in 2005.
Liberia ranks 51st of 248 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Liberia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 8.42 million | — |
| 2004 | 4.77 million | -43.3% |
| 2005 | 3.15 million | -34.0% |
| 2006 | 7.35 million | +133.1% |
| 2007 | 12.34 million | +68.0% |
| 2008 | 9.54 million | -22.7% |
| 2009 | 34.35 million | +260.0% |
| 2010 | 7.08 million | -79.4% |
| 2011 | 8.48 million | +19.9% |
| 2012 | 16.72 million | +97.1% |
| 2013 | 8.57 million | -48.7% |
| 2014 | 14.68 million | +71.2% |
| 2015 | 24.28 million | +65.4% |
| 2016 | 18.12 million | -25.4% |
| 2017 | 13.29 million | -26.6% |
| 2018 | 8.93 million | -32.8% |
| 2019 | 21.85 million | +144.6% |
| 2020 | 12.97 million | -40.6% |
| 2021 | 7.65 million | -41.1% |
| 2022 | 10.75 million | +40.6% |
| 2023 | 17.86 million | +66.2% |
| 2024 | 16.72 million | -6.4% |
| 2025 | 13.03 million | -22.0% |
| 2026 | 8.93 million | -31.5% |
Liberia compared with similar countries
- Liberia's 8.93 million is above the median for low income countries, which is 6.32 million, 1.4× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Liberia's 8.93 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 9.64 million, 93% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Liberia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | +260.0% | 9.54 million | 34.35 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11.42 million | 3.15 million | 34.35 million | 7 |
| 2010s | 14.20 million | 7.08 million | 24.28 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.56 million | 7.65 million | 17.86 million | 7 |
Countries ranked near Liberia
More climate change data for Liberia
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 15.43 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 443.39 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 238.29 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 205.11 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 0.8992 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 7.33 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 306.83 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 166.13 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 140.7 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.6269 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual carbon dioxide emissions in Liberia?
- Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Liberia was 8.93 million in 2026, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 34.35 million in 2009.
- What is the lowest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.15 million in 2005.
- How does Liberia rank for annual carbon dioxide emissions?
- Liberia ranks 51st out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual carbon dioxide emissions rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 50.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Liberia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Annual carbon dioxide emissions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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