Humid tropical forest — Emissions in Liberia

Liberia: Humid tropical forest — Emissions was 1,861 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1,861 kt
Change on year
up 81.8%
World rank
32nd
of 104 countries
All-time high
14,644 kt
in 2015
All-time low
0 kt
in 2002
Years of data
24
2001–2024

Humid tropical forest — Emissions in Liberia, 2001–2024

05.0k10.0k15.0k2001201220242001: 13.1 kt2002: 0 kt2003: 1.2k kt2004: 606.2 kt2005: 22.4 kt2006: 3.3k kt2007: 389.8 kt2008: 1.1k kt2009: 11.1k kt2010: 641.6 kt2011: 1.4k kt2012: 727.4 kt2013: 1.2k kt2014: 5.7k kt2015: 14.6k kt2016: 1.1k kt2017: 1.0k kt2018: 430.9 kt2019: 3.8k kt2020: 746.1 kt2021: 279.8 kt2022: 535.3 kt2023: 1.0k kt2024: 1.9k kt

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kt.

Analysis

In 2024, humid tropical forest — emissions in Liberia stood at 1,861 kt.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 81.8% on the previous year and down 67.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, humid tropical forest — emissions in Liberia peaked at 14,644 kt in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0 kt, in 2002.

That places Liberia 32nd out of 104 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Humid tropical forest — Emissions in Liberia, year by year

Annual values for Humid tropical forest — Emissions (CO2) in Liberia, 2001 to 2024.
Year kt Change
2001 13.06 kt
2002 0 kt -100.0%
2003 1,218 kt
2004 606.19 kt -50.2%
2005 22.38 kt -96.3%
2006 3,281 kt +14558.2%
2007 389.84 kt -88.1%
2008 1,078 kt +176.6%
2009 11,059 kt +925.7%
2010 641.62 kt -94.2%
2011 1,364 kt +112.5%
2012 727.44 kt -46.6%
2013 1,207 kt +65.9%
2014 5,726 kt +374.5%
2015 14,644 kt +155.7%
2016 1,082 kt -92.6%
2017 1,007 kt -6.9%
2018 430.87 kt -57.2%
2019 3,784 kt +778.3%
2020 746.09 kt -80.3%
2021 279.79 kt -62.5%
2022 535.32 kt +91.3%
2023 1,024 kt +91.3%
2024 1,861 kt +81.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 1,963 kt 0 kt 11,059 kt 9
2010s 3,061 kt 430.87 kt 14,644 kt 10
2020s 889.34 kt 279.79 kt 1,861 kt 5

Countries ranked near Liberia

  1. 29 Gabon 2,178 kt compare
  2. 30 Colombia 2,057 kt compare
  3. 31 Guyana 2,033 kt compare
  4. 33 Guinea-Bissau 1,621 kt compare
  5. 34 Ethiopia 1,380 kt compare
  6. 35 Guinea 1,151 kt compare

See the full ranking of 142 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is humid tropical forest — emissions in Liberia?
Humid tropical forest — emissions in Liberia was 1,861 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest humid tropical forest — emissions recorded in Liberia?
The highest recorded value was 14,644 kt in 2015.
What is the lowest humid tropical forest — emissions recorded in Liberia?
The lowest recorded value was 0 kt in 2002.
How does Liberia rank for humid tropical forest — emissions?
Liberia ranks 32nd out of 104 countries with data for 2024.
Is humid tropical forest — emissions rising or falling in Liberia?
Over the last ten years it is down 67.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Liberia data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Humid tropical forest — Emissions (CO2). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Humid tropical forest — Emissions (CO2)
Unit
kt
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
142 places, 3,355 data points, 2001–2024
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