CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: CO₂ emissions from international aviation was 31,234 tonnes in 2018. ▼ Falling
Latest (2018)
31,234 tonnes
Change on year
up 10.0%
World rank
166th
of 197 countries
All-time high
55,275 tonnes
in 2013
All-time low
19,257 tonnes
in 2015
Years of data
6
2013–2018
CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Sierra Leone, 2013–2018
Source: OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for co₂ emissions from international aviation in Sierra Leone is 31,234 tonnes, measured in 2018.
That represents a change of up 10.0% on the previous year and down 43.5% over ten years.
Sierra Leone ranks 166th of 197 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 55,275 tonnes | — |
| 2014 | 49,076 tonnes | -11.2% |
| 2015 | 19,257 tonnes | -60.8% |
| 2016 | 26,543 tonnes | +37.8% |
| 2017 | 28,384 tonnes | +6.9% |
| 2018 | 31,234 tonnes | +10.0% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 31,234 tonnes is below the median for low income countries, which is 41,509 tonnes, 75% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 31,234 tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 99,704 tonnes, 31% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Countries ranked near 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)
- 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 from international aviation in Sierra Leone?
- Co₂ emissions from international aviation in Sierra Leone was 31,234 tonnes in 2018, according to OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions from international aviation recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 55,275 tonnes in 2013.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from international aviation recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 19,257 tonnes in 2015.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for co₂ emissions from international aviation?
- Sierra Leone ranks 166th out of 197 countries with data for 2018.
- Is co₂ emissions from international aviation rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is down 43.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Sierra Leone 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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About this data
International aviation emissions are assigned to the country of departure. CO₂ emissions from commercial passenger flights only.