CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Liberia
Liberia: CO₂ emissions from international aviation was 35,262 tonnes in 2024. ▬ Flat
CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Liberia, 2013–2024
Source: OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, co₂ emissions from international aviation in Liberia stood at 35,262 tonnes.
The figure is down 1.3% on the previous year and down 8.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from international aviation in Liberia peaked at 57,383 tonnes in 2018 and was at its lowest, 21,414 tonnes, in 2020.
Liberia ranks 164th of 197 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Liberia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 32,827 tonnes | — |
| 2014 | 38,394 tonnes | +17.0% |
| 2015 | 24,069 tonnes | -37.3% |
| 2016 | 41,398 tonnes | +72.0% |
| 2017 | 47,458 tonnes | +14.6% |
| 2018 | 57,383 tonnes | +20.9% |
| 2019 | 45,826 tonnes | -20.1% |
| 2020 | 21,414 tonnes | -53.3% |
| 2021 | 45,822 tonnes | +114.0% |
| 2022 | 36,310 tonnes | -20.8% |
| 2023 | 35,743 tonnes | -1.6% |
| 2024 | 35,262 tonnes | -1.3% |
Liberia compared with similar countries
- Liberia's 35,262 tonnes is below the median for low income countries, which is 41,509 tonnes, 85% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Liberia's 35,262 tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 99,704 tonnes, 35% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 41,051 tonnes | 24,069 tonnes | 57,383 tonnes | 7 |
| 2020s | 34,910 tonnes | 21,414 tonnes | 45,822 tonnes | 5 |
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 from international aviation in Liberia?
- Co₂ emissions from international aviation in Liberia was 35,262 tonnes in 2024, according to OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions from international aviation recorded in Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 57,383 tonnes in 2018.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from international aviation recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was 21,414 tonnes in 2020.
- How does Liberia rank for co₂ emissions from international aviation?
- Liberia ranks 164th out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co₂ emissions from international aviation rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Liberia data come from?
- The figures come from OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of CO₂ emissions from international aviation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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International aviation emissions are assigned to the country of departure. CO₂ emissions from commercial passenger flights only.