Methane emissions by sector in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Methane emissions by sector was 10,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
10,000 tonnes
Change on year
down 50.0%
World rank
58th
of 193 countries
All-time high
220,000 tonnes
in 1998
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 2002
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Methane emissions by sector in Sierra Leone, 1990–2023
Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for methane emissions by sector in Sierra Leone is 10,000 tonnes, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 50.0% on the previous year and down 50.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, methane emissions by sector in Sierra Leone peaked at 220,000 tonnes in 1998 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 2002.
That places Sierra Leone 58th out of 193 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Methane emissions by sector in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 40,000 tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 40,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 40,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 40,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 40,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 40,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 70,000 tonnes | +75.0% |
| 1997 | 100,000 tonnes | +42.9% |
| 1998 | 220,000 tonnes | +120.0% |
| 1999 | 150,000 tonnes | -31.8% |
| 2000 | 140,000 tonnes | -6.7% |
| 2001 | 10,000 tonnes | -92.9% |
| 2002 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 2003 | 40,000 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 30,000 tonnes | -25.0% |
| 2005 | 20,000 tonnes | -33.3% |
| 2006 | 40,000 tonnes | +100.0% |
| 2007 | 20,000 tonnes | -50.0% |
| 2008 | 10,000 tonnes | -50.0% |
| 2009 | 20,000 tonnes | +100.0% |
| 2010 | 10,000 tonnes | -50.0% |
| 2011 | 10,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 20,000 tonnes | +100.0% |
| 2013 | 20,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 40,000 tonnes | +100.0% |
| 2015 | 150,000 tonnes | +275.0% |
| 2016 | 10,000 tonnes | -93.3% |
| 2017 | 20,000 tonnes | +100.0% |
| 2018 | 10,000 tonnes | -50.0% |
| 2019 | 10,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 10,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 10,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 20,000 tonnes | +100.0% |
| 2023 | 10,000 tonnes | -50.0% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 10,000 tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 10,000 tonnes, 1.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 78,000 tonnes | 40,000 tonnes | 220,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 33,000 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 140,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 30,000 tonnes | 10,000 tonnes | 150,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 12,500 tonnes | 10,000 tonnes | 20,000 tonnes | 4 |
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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 methane emissions by sector in Sierra Leone?
- Methane emissions by sector in Sierra Leone was 10,000 tonnes in 2023, according to Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest methane emissions by sector recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 220,000 tonnes in 1998.
- What is the lowest methane emissions by sector recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 2002.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for methane emissions by sector?
- Sierra Leone ranks 58th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is methane emissions by sector rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is down 50.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sierra Leone data come from?
- The figures come from Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Methane emissions by sector. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Emissions are measured in tonnes of carbon dioxide-equivalents.