CO₂ emissions by sector in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: CO₂ emissions by sector was 10,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
10,000 tonnes
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
171st
of 187 countries
All-time high
190,000 tonnes
in 2006
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 2016
Years of data
34
1990–2023
CO₂ emissions by sector in Sierra Leone, 1990–2023
Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2023, co₂ emissions by sector in Sierra Leone stood at 10,000 tonnes.
That represents a change of unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions by sector in Sierra Leone peaked at 190,000 tonnes in 2006 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 2016.
That places Sierra Leone 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 Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 30,000 tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 30,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 40,000 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 1993 | 40,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 50,000 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 1995 | 50,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 40,000 tonnes | -20.0% |
| 1997 | 50,000 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 1998 | 50,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 50,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 60,000 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 2001 | 70,000 tonnes | +16.7% |
| 2002 | 60,000 tonnes | -14.3% |
| 2003 | 80,000 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 2004 | 90,000 tonnes | +12.5% |
| 2005 | 110,000 tonnes | +22.2% |
| 2006 | 190,000 tonnes | +72.7% |
| 2007 | 50,000 tonnes | -73.7% |
| 2008 | 40,000 tonnes | -20.0% |
| 2009 | 20,000 tonnes | -50.0% |
| 2010 | 10,000 tonnes | -50.0% |
| 2011 | 10,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 10,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 10,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 20,000 tonnes | +100.0% |
| 2015 | 10,000 tonnes | -50.0% |
| 2016 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 2017 | 10,000 tonnes | — |
| 2018 | 10,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 10,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 20,000 tonnes | +100.0% |
| 2021 | 20,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 10,000 tonnes | -50.0% |
| 2023 | 10,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 10,000 tonnes is below the median for low income countries, which is 165,000 tonnes, 6% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone'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 | 43,000 tonnes | 30,000 tonnes | 50,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 77,000 tonnes | 20,000 tonnes | 190,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 10,000 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 20,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 15,000 tonnes | 10,000 tonnes | 20,000 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
More climate change data for Sierra Leone
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 3.65 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,547 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 538.77 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1,008 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 2.03 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 36.02 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,431 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 201.66 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1,229 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.761 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions by sector in Sierra Leone?
- Co₂ emissions by sector in Sierra Leone 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 Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 190,000 tonnes in 2006.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions by sector recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 2016.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for co₂ emissions by sector?
- Sierra Leone ranks 171st out of 187 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co₂ emissions by sector rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sierra Leone 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.