Co2 fossil plus land use in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Co2 fossil plus land use was 9.59 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
9.59 million
Change on year
down 1.6%
World rank
127th
of 194 countries
All-time high
99.49 million
in 2002
All-time low
5.50 million
in 1959
Years of data
75
1950–2024
Co2 fossil plus land use in Sierra Leone, 1950–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for co2 fossil plus land use in Sierra Leone is 9.59 million, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 1.6% on the previous year and down 46.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co2 fossil plus land use in Sierra Leone peaked at 99.49 million in 2002 and was at its lowest, 5.50 million, in 1959.
Sierra Leone ranks 127th 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 fossil plus land use in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 11.27 million | — |
| 1951 | 9.59 million | -14.9% |
| 1952 | 7.89 million | -17.7% |
| 1953 | 6.94 million | -12.0% |
| 1954 | 6.40 million | -7.8% |
| 1955 | 6.13 million | -4.2% |
| 1956 | 6.12 million | -0.2% |
| 1957 | 5.99 million | -2.1% |
| 1958 | 5.60 million | -6.4% |
| 1959 | 5.50 million | -2.0% |
| 1960 | 5.97 million | +8.7% |
| 1961 | 6.87 million | +15.0% |
| 1962 | 7.61 million | +10.8% |
| 1963 | 7.82 million | +2.8% |
| 1964 | 7.87 million | +0.6% |
| 1965 | 8.08 million | +2.6% |
| 1966 | 8.22 million | +1.7% |
| 1967 | 9.24 million | +12.5% |
| 1968 | 8.62 million | -6.7% |
| 1969 | 9.36 million | +8.6% |
| 1970 | 9.23 million | -1.4% |
| 1971 | 8.83 million | -4.3% |
| 1972 | 8.74 million | -1.1% |
| 1973 | 8.54 million | -2.2% |
| 1974 | 8.47 million | -0.9% |
| 1975 | 8.39 million | -1.0% |
| 1976 | 8.27 million | -1.4% |
| 1977 | 9.35 million | +13.1% |
| 1978 | 9.95 million | +6.4% |
| 1979 | 9.26 million | -7.0% |
| 1980 | 8.81 million | -4.9% |
| 1981 | 10.48 million | +19.0% |
| 1982 | 9.24 million | -11.8% |
| 1983 | 11.00 million | +19.0% |
| 1984 | 19.96 million | +81.6% |
| 1985 | 13.65 million | -31.6% |
| 1986 | 11.79 million | -13.7% |
| 1987 | 10.03 million | -14.9% |
| 1988 | 8.88 million | -11.5% |
| 1989 | 8.18 million | -7.8% |
| 1990 | 7.76 million | -5.1% |
| 1991 | 6.96 million | -10.4% |
| 1992 | 6.23 million | -10.5% |
| 1993 | 5.98 million | -4.0% |
| 1994 | 6.11 million | +2.2% |
| 1995 | 5.83 million | -4.6% |
| 1996 | 5.71 million | -2.0% |
| 1997 | 5.90 million | +3.4% |
| 1998 | 6.47 million | +9.6% |
| 1999 | 8.86 million | +37.0% |
| 2000 | 41.62 million | +369.8% |
| 2001 | 69.54 million | +67.1% |
| 2002 | 99.49 million | +43.1% |
| 2003 | 95.70 million | -3.8% |
| 2004 | 77.46 million | -19.1% |
| 2005 | 96.21 million | +24.2% |
| 2006 | 48.33 million | -49.8% |
| 2007 | 42.08 million | -12.9% |
| 2008 | 41.55 million | -1.3% |
| 2009 | 44.57 million | +7.3% |
| 2010 | 40.98 million | -8.1% |
| 2011 | 26.36 million | -35.7% |
| 2012 | 29.86 million | +13.3% |
| 2013 | 21.78 million | -27.1% |
| 2014 | 17.99 million | -17.4% |
| 2015 | 15.77 million | -12.3% |
| 2016 | 15.56 million | -1.3% |
| 2017 | 14.23 million | -8.6% |
| 2018 | 12.34 million | -13.3% |
| 2019 | 11.87 million | -3.8% |
| 2020 | 11.36 million | -4.3% |
| 2021 | 10.65 million | -6.2% |
| 2022 | 10.16 million | -4.6% |
| 2023 | 9.74 million | -4.1% |
| 2024 | 9.59 million | -1.6% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 9.59 million is below the median for low income countries, which is 25.12 million, 38% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 9.59 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 14.74 million, 65% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Co2 fossil plus land use in Sierra Leone 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | +369.8% | 8.86 million | 41.62 million |
| 1984 | +81.6% | 11.00 million | 19.96 million |
| 2001 | +67.1% | 41.62 million | 69.54 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 7.14 million | 5.50 million | 11.27 million | 10 |
| 1960s | 7.97 million | 5.97 million | 9.36 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 8.90 million | 8.27 million | 9.95 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 11.20 million | 8.18 million | 19.96 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.58 million | 5.71 million | 8.86 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 65.65 million | 41.55 million | 99.49 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 20.67 million | 11.87 million | 40.98 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.30 million | 9.59 million | 11.36 million | 5 |
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 fossil plus land use in Sierra Leone?
- Co2 fossil plus land use in Sierra Leone was 9.59 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co2 fossil plus land use recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 99.49 million in 2002.
- What is the lowest co2 fossil plus land use recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.50 million in 1959.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for co2 fossil plus land use?
- Sierra Leone ranks 127th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co2 fossil plus land use rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is down 46.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sierra Leone data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Co2 fossil plus land use. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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