CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change in Liberia
Liberia: CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change was 25.12 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
25.12 million tonnes
Change on year
up 1.3%
World rank
105th
of 194 countries
All-time high
32.54 million tonnes
in 2014
All-time low
3.31 million tonnes
in 1967
Years of data
75
1950–2024
CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change in Liberia, 1950–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change in Liberia stood at 25.12 million tonnes.
That represents a change of up 1.3% on the previous year and down 22.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change in Liberia peaked at 32.54 million tonnes in 2014 and was at its lowest, 3.31 million tonnes, in 1967.
Liberia ranks 105th of 194 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change in Liberia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 31.12 million tonnes | — |
| 1951 | 23.53 million tonnes | -24.4% |
| 1952 | 17.57 million tonnes | -25.3% |
| 1953 | 15.50 million tonnes | -11.8% |
| 1954 | 13.48 million tonnes | -13.0% |
| 1955 | 11.77 million tonnes | -12.7% |
| 1956 | 11.59 million tonnes | -1.5% |
| 1957 | 10.22 million tonnes | -11.8% |
| 1958 | 9.25 million tonnes | -9.5% |
| 1959 | 7.46 million tonnes | -19.3% |
| 1960 | 6.66 million tonnes | -10.7% |
| 1961 | 5.48 million tonnes | -17.8% |
| 1962 | 4.86 million tonnes | -11.3% |
| 1963 | 3.97 million tonnes | -18.3% |
| 1964 | 3.71 million tonnes | -6.6% |
| 1965 | 3.36 million tonnes | -9.4% |
| 1966 | 3.52 million tonnes | +4.7% |
| 1967 | 3.31 million tonnes | -5.9% |
| 1968 | 3.63 million tonnes | +9.6% |
| 1969 | 3.86 million tonnes | +6.4% |
| 1970 | 4.23 million tonnes | +9.5% |
| 1971 | 4.34 million tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1972 | 5.26 million tonnes | +21.1% |
| 1973 | 5.97 million tonnes | +13.5% |
| 1974 | 6.13 million tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1975 | 5.81 million tonnes | -5.2% |
| 1976 | 7.05 million tonnes | +21.3% |
| 1977 | 6.72 million tonnes | -4.8% |
| 1978 | 6.85 million tonnes | +1.9% |
| 1979 | 7.06 million tonnes | +3.1% |
| 1980 | 7.36 million tonnes | +4.4% |
| 1981 | 7.86 million tonnes | +6.8% |
| 1982 | 6.47 million tonnes | -17.7% |
| 1983 | 6.28 million tonnes | -2.9% |
| 1984 | 7.21 million tonnes | +14.8% |
| 1985 | 8.61 million tonnes | +19.5% |
| 1986 | 8.32 million tonnes | -3.4% |
| 1987 | 8.83 million tonnes | +6.1% |
| 1988 | 8.19 million tonnes | -7.2% |
| 1989 | 4.84 million tonnes | -40.8% |
| 1990 | 6.69 million tonnes | +38.1% |
| 1991 | 7.81 million tonnes | +16.7% |
| 1992 | 10.21 million tonnes | +30.8% |
| 1993 | 9.58 million tonnes | -6.2% |
| 1994 | 11.12 million tonnes | +16.1% |
| 1995 | 11.11 million tonnes | -0.1% |
| 1996 | 12.11 million tonnes | +9.0% |
| 1997 | 14.84 million tonnes | +22.5% |
| 1998 | 17.60 million tonnes | +18.7% |
| 1999 | 22.98 million tonnes | +30.5% |
| 2000 | 21.73 million tonnes | -5.4% |
| 2001 | 20.78 million tonnes | -4.4% |
| 2002 | 21.35 million tonnes | +2.8% |
| 2003 | 24.76 million tonnes | +15.9% |
| 2004 | 25.77 million tonnes | +4.1% |
| 2005 | 24.80 million tonnes | -3.8% |
| 2006 | 23.71 million tonnes | -4.4% |
| 2007 | 24.91 million tonnes | +5.1% |
| 2008 | 24.24 million tonnes | -2.7% |
| 2009 | 29.15 million tonnes | +20.3% |
| 2010 | 29.51 million tonnes | +1.2% |
| 2011 | 31.65 million tonnes | +7.2% |
| 2012 | 32.08 million tonnes | +1.4% |
| 2013 | 32.26 million tonnes | +0.6% |
| 2014 | 32.54 million tonnes | +0.9% |
| 2015 | 28.85 million tonnes | -11.3% |
| 2016 | 29.18 million tonnes | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 30.83 million tonnes | +5.7% |
| 2018 | 27.30 million tonnes | -11.4% |
| 2019 | 25.22 million tonnes | -7.6% |
| 2020 | 24.60 million tonnes | -2.4% |
| 2021 | 23.02 million tonnes | -6.4% |
| 2022 | 24.13 million tonnes | +4.8% |
| 2023 | 24.79 million tonnes | +2.7% |
| 2024 | 25.12 million tonnes | +1.3% |
Liberia compared with similar countries
- Liberia's 25.12 million tonnes is above the median for low income countries, which is 25.12 million tonnes, 1.0× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Liberia's 25.12 million tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 14.74 million tonnes, 1.7× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 15.15 million tonnes | 7.46 million tonnes | 31.12 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 4.23 million tonnes | 3.31 million tonnes | 6.66 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 5.94 million tonnes | 4.23 million tonnes | 7.06 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 7.40 million tonnes | 4.84 million tonnes | 8.83 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 12.40 million tonnes | 6.69 million tonnes | 22.98 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 24.12 million tonnes | 20.78 million tonnes | 29.15 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 29.94 million tonnes | 25.22 million tonnes | 32.54 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 24.33 million tonnes | 23.02 million tonnes | 25.12 million tonnes | 5 |
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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 from fossil fuels and land-use change in Liberia?
- Co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change in Liberia was 25.12 million tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change recorded in Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 32.54 million tonnes in 2014.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.31 million tonnes in 1967.
- How does Liberia rank for co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change?
- Liberia ranks 105th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Liberia data come from?
- The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual total emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂), including land-use change, measured in tonnes.