Sierra Leone’s latest reported CO2 Emissions (metric tons per capita) is 1,048
in 2020, near its historical peak.
Coverage spans 1990–2020 (31 data points)
sourced from the World Bank Development Data Group.
1,048
0.886%
1,171
197.20
Current Value & Context
The most recent observation for CO2 Emissions (metric tons per capita) in Sierra Leone is
1,048
for 2020. Against a historical range of
197.20 to 1,171,
this reading is near its historical peak.
Summary statistics
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Latest (2020) | 1,048 |
| All-time peak | 1,171 |
| All-time low | 197.20 |
| Long-run median | 517.80 |
| Observations | 31 |
Historical Trajectory
CO2 Emissions (metric tons per capita) for Sierra Leone has been tracked across 31 annual observations between 1990 and 2020.
The long-run trajectory below visualises the full time series.
2005
2020
Inflection points
- 2003 — local peak at 550.40.
- 2005 — local trough at 446.50.
- 2006 — local peak at 590.60.
- 2016 — local peak at 1,171.
Decade Breakdown
Average values by decade, highlighting periods of growth, decline, or stagnation:
| Decade | Mean | Low | High | Obs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 288.48 | 197.20 | 350.50 | 10 |
| 2000s | 493.39 | 333.30 | 590.60 | 10 |
| 2010s | 977.60 | 560.20 | 1,171 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,048 | 1,048 | 1,048 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sierra Leone's CO2 Emissions (metric tons per capita) in 2020?
Sierra Leone's CO2 Emissions (metric tons per capita) for 2020 is 1,048, based on the World Bank WDI release.
What was the historical peak of CO2 Emissions (metric tons per capita) in Sierra Leone?
The recorded peak is 1,171 across 31 annual observations from the World Bank series.
How reliable is this Sierra Leone data?
Values are the World Bank's consolidated release of country-reported statistics. Missing years reflect gaps in the original source and are omitted rather than interpolated.
Where is this indicator originally sourced?
Directly from the World Bank Development Data Group, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0).
Source: World Bank — World Development Indicators. Data licensed CC BY 4.0.