How does Sierra Leone rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)?

In 2024, Sierra Leone ranked #157 out of 203 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e).

Sierra Leone: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)

Name: Sierra Leone: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)
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In 2024, Sierra Leone's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) was 1.46.

That's up 3.6% from 2023, the highest value since 2022.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 187.08 . Sierra Leone ranks #157 globally out of 203 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #34 of 47.

Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.GHG.CO2.MT.CE.AR5) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Highlights

Peak: 1.47; 2021
Trough: 0.57; 2005
1-year change: +3.6%
5-year change: +21.1%; +3.9% / yr
10-year change: +21.1%; +1.9% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)
2024	1.4618
2023	1.4104
2022	1.4668
2021	1.4724
2020	1.2307
2019	1.2073
2018	1.2108
2017	1.0446
2016	1.0587
2015	1.0224

About Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)

A measure of annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from the agriculture, energy, waste, and industrial sectors, excluding LULUCF.. The measure is standardized to carbon dioxide equivalent values using the Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors of IPCC's 5th Assessment Report (AR5).

Indicator code: EN.GHG.CO2.MT.CE.AR5 • Category: Environment

Environmental data note: Environmental indicators like CO2 emissions often lag by 2–3 years due to the complexity of data collection. Values represent actual measured or estimated emissions, not policy targets.

Frequently asked questions

What was Sierra Leone's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) in 2024?: In 2024, Sierra Leone's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) was 1.46, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Sierra Leone's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?: Sierra Leone's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) rose 3.6% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Sierra Leone rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)?: In 2024, Sierra Leone ranked #157 out of 203 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e).
How does Sierra Leone's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) compare to the world average?: The global average for Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) in 2024 was 187.08, so Sierra Leone is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #34 of 47.
What is Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) and how is it measured?: A measure of annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from the agriculture, energy, waste, and industrial sectors, excluding LULUCF.. The measure is standardized to carbon dioxide equivalent values using the Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors of IPCC's 5th Assessment Report (AR5).

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Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.GHG.CO2.MT.CE.AR5), CC BY 4.0.