Methane emissions, per capita in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Methane emissions, per capita was 0.6269 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
0.6269 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person
Change on year
up 2.0%
World rank
150th
of 195 countries
All-time high
0.8409 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person
in 2006
All-time low
0.5896 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person
in 1988
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Methane emissions, per capita in Sierra Leone, 1960–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person.
Analysis
Sierra Leone recorded 0.6269 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person for methane emissions, per capita in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.0% on the previous year and down 17.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, methane emissions, per capita in Sierra Leone peaked at 0.8409 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person in 2006 and was at its lowest, 0.5896 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person, in 1988.
That places Sierra Leone 150th out of 195 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 65 years of available data.
Methane emissions, per capita in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 0.7339 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | — |
| 1961 | 0.7396 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | +0.8% |
| 1962 | 0.7163 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | -3.2% |
| 1963 | 0.7213 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | +0.7% |
| 1964 | 0.7167 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | -0.6% |
| 1965 | 0.7386 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | +3.1% |
| 1966 | 0.7507 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | +1.6% |
| 1967 | 0.7584 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | +1.0% |
| 1968 | 0.7281 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | -4.0% |
| 1969 | 0.7133 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | -2.0% |
| 1970 | 0.7324 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | +2.7% |
| 1971 | 0.7355 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | +0.4% |
| 1972 | 0.7225 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | -1.8% |
| 1973 | 0.725 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | +0.4% |
| 1974 | 0.6898 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | -4.9% |
| 1975 | 0.703 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | +1.9% |
| 1976 | 0.7177 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | +2.1% |
| 1977 | 0.738 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | +2.8% |
| 1978 | 0.7179 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | -2.7% |
| 1979 | 0.7028 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | -2.1% |
| 1980 | 0.7308 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | +4.0% |
| 1981 | 0.6855 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | -6.2% |
| 1982 | 0.6988 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | +2.0% |
| 1983 | 0.6569 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | -6.0% |
| 1984 | 0.6096 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | -7.2% |
| 1985 | 0.6025 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | -1.2% |
| 1986 | 0.5951 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | -1.2% |
| 1987 | 0.5968 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | +0.3% |
| 1988 | 0.5896 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | -1.2% |
| 1989 | 0.5959 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | +1.1% |
| 1990 | 0.7052 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | +18.4% |
| 1991 | 0.6904 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | -2.1% |
| 1992 | 0.6966 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | +0.9% |
| 1993 | 0.7125 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | +2.3% |
| 1994 | 0.6941 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | -2.6% |
| 1995 | 0.6888 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | -0.8% |
| 1996 | 0.6494 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | -5.7% |
| 1997 | 0.667 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | +2.7% |
| 1998 | 0.6597 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | -1.1% |
| 1999 | 0.6611 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | +0.2% |
| 2000 | 0.6478 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | -2.0% |
| 2001 | 0.6372 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | -1.6% |
| 2002 | 0.6591 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | +3.4% |
| 2003 | 0.6895 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | +4.6% |
| 2004 | 0.7237 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | +5.0% |
| 2005 | 0.7531 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | +4.1% |
| 2006 | 0.8409 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | +11.7% |
| 2007 | 0.7178 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | -14.6% |
| 2008 | 0.6933 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | -3.4% |
| 2009 | 0.7116 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | +2.6% |
| 2010 | 0.7019 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | -1.4% |
| 2011 | 0.7212 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | +2.8% |
| 2012 | 0.7759 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | +7.6% |
| 2013 | 0.7482 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | -3.6% |
| 2014 | 0.7622 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | +1.9% |
| 2015 | 0.7115 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | -6.7% |
| 2016 | 0.7211 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | +1.4% |
| 2017 | 0.6955 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | -3.6% |
| 2018 | 0.7671 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | +10.3% |
| 2019 | 0.6291 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | -18.0% |
| 2020 | 0.6237 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 0.6897 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | +10.6% |
| 2022 | 0.6237 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | -9.6% |
| 2023 | 0.6146 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | -1.5% |
| 2024 | 0.6269 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | +2.0% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 0.6269 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person is below the median for low income countries, which is 0.7756 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person, 81% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 0.6269 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.8668 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person, 72% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.7317 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | 0.7133 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | 0.7584 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.7185 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | 0.6898 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | 0.738 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.6362 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | 0.5896 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | 0.7308 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.6825 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | 0.6494 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | 0.7125 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.7074 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | 0.6372 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | 0.8409 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.7234 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | 0.6291 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | 0.7759 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.6357 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | 0.6146 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | 0.6897 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
- 147 Germany 0.6722 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person compare
- 148 Switzerland 0.669 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person compare
- 149 United Kingdom 0.6324 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person compare
- 151 Seychelles 0.6237 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person compare
- 152 Senegal 0.6147 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person compare
- 153 Liechtenstein 0.6071 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person compare
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, per capita in Sierra Leone?
- Methane emissions, per capita in Sierra Leone was 0.6269 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest methane emissions, per capita recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 0.8409 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person in 2006.
- What is the lowest methane emissions, per capita recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.5896 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per person in 1988.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for methane emissions, per capita?
- Sierra Leone ranks 150th out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
- Is methane emissions, per capita rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Sierra Leone data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Methane emissions, per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Methane emissions divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Methane emissions ÷ Population, total
Computed from
- Methane emissions Our World in Data
- Population, total World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Methane emissions divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.