CO2 Emissions per Capita: Sierra Leone

Analysis# Sierra Leone CO2 Emissions per Capita Sierra Leone's per capita CO2 emissions reached 0.169 metric tons in 2024, placing the country among the world's lowest emitters. This represents a modest increase from the historical low of 0.098 metric tons recorded in 2000, yet remains well below the 1987 peak of 0.235 metric tons. Since 1970, emissions have grown 25.2%, reflecting gradual economic development across the five-decade period. Recent years show volatility rather than consistent direction. Emissions dipped to 0.142 metric tons in 2017, then climbed sharply to 0.182 metric tons by 2021—the highest level since 1989. The subsequent decline to 0.169 metric tons in 2024 suggests a potential stabilization, though the trajectory remains uncertain. Sierra Leone's emissions profile reflects a developing economy with minimal industrial carbon footprint compared to global standards.