CO₂ emissions from transport in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: CO₂ emissions from transport was 860,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
CO₂ emissions from transport in Sierra Leone, 1990–2023
Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Sierra Leone recorded 860,000 tonnes for co₂ emissions from transport in 2023. That is the highest value across all 34 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.9% on the previous year and up 56.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from transport in Sierra Leone peaked at 860,000 tonnes in 2023 and was at its lowest, 90,000 tonnes, in 1996.
That places Sierra Leone 150th out of 191 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 from transport in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 110,000 tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 120,000 tonnes | +9.1% |
| 1992 | 120,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 110,000 tonnes | -8.3% |
| 1994 | 100,000 tonnes | -9.1% |
| 1995 | 100,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 90,000 tonnes | -10.0% |
| 1997 | 100,000 tonnes | +11.1% |
| 1998 | 100,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 90,000 tonnes | -10.0% |
| 2000 | 110,000 tonnes | +22.2% |
| 2001 | 120,000 tonnes | +9.1% |
| 2002 | 150,000 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 2003 | 200,000 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 2004 | 210,000 tonnes | +5.0% |
| 2005 | 250,000 tonnes | +19.0% |
| 2006 | 320,000 tonnes | +28.0% |
| 2007 | 290,000 tonnes | -9.4% |
| 2008 | 259,999 tonnes | -10.3% |
| 2009 | 290,000 tonnes | +11.5% |
| 2010 | 350,000 tonnes | +20.7% |
| 2011 | 410,000 tonnes | +17.1% |
| 2012 | 410,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 550,000 tonnes | +34.1% |
| 2014 | 610,000 tonnes | +10.9% |
| 2015 | 680,000 tonnes | +11.5% |
| 2016 | 710,000 tonnes | +4.4% |
| 2017 | 680,000 tonnes | -4.2% |
| 2018 | 640,000 tonnes | -5.9% |
| 2019 | 670,000 tonnes | +4.7% |
| 2020 | 700,000 tonnes | +4.5% |
| 2021 | 810,000 tonnes | +15.7% |
| 2022 | 820,000 tonnes | +1.2% |
| 2023 | 860,000 tonnes | +4.9% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 860,000 tonnes is below the median for low income countries, which is 1.50 million tonnes, 57% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 860,000 tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.82 million tonnes, 47% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 104,000 tonnes | 90,000 tonnes | 120,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 220,000 tonnes | 110,000 tonnes | 320,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 571,000 tonnes | 350,000 tonnes | 710,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 797,500 tonnes | 700,000 tonnes | 860,000 tonnes | 4 |
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More climate change data for Sierra Leone
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- 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)
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- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 201.66 kt (2050)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions from transport in Sierra Leone?
- Co₂ emissions from transport in Sierra Leone was 860,000 tonnes in 2023, according to Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions from transport recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 860,000 tonnes in 2023.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from transport recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 90,000 tonnes in 1996.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for co₂ emissions from transport?
- Sierra Leone ranks 150th out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co₂ emissions from transport rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is up 56.4%. 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 from transport. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Emissions are measured in tonnes.