CO₂ emissions by sector in Liberia
Liberia: CO₂ emissions by sector was 10,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
CO₂ emissions by sector in Liberia, 1990–2023
Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for co₂ emissions by sector in Liberia is 10,000 tonnes, measured in 2023.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions by sector in Liberia peaked at 20,000 tonnes in 1990 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 2002.
That places Liberia 171st out of 187 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
CO₂ emissions by sector in Liberia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 20,000 tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 20,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 20,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 20,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 20,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 20,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 10,000 tonnes | -50.0% |
| 1997 | 10,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 10,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 10,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 10,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 10,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 2003 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2005 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2006 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2007 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2008 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2014 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2015 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2016 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2017 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2018 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2019 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2020 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2021 | 10,000 tonnes | — |
| 2022 | 10,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 10,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
Liberia compared with similar countries
- Liberia's 10,000 tonnes is below the median for low income countries, which is 165,000 tonnes, 6% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Liberia's 10,000 tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 170,000 tonnes, 6% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 16,000 tonnes | 10,000 tonnes | 20,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,222 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10,000 tonnes | 9 |
| 2010s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 6 |
| 2020s | 7,500 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10,000 tonnes | 4 |
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 co₂ emissions by sector in Liberia?
- Co₂ emissions by sector in Liberia was 10,000 tonnes in 2023, according to Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions by sector recorded in Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 20,000 tonnes in 1990.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions by sector recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 2002.
- How does Liberia rank for co₂ emissions by sector?
- Liberia ranks 171st out of 187 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Liberia data come from?
- The figures come from Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of CO₂ emissions by sector. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Emissions are measured in tonnes.