Liberia CO₂ Emissions
Liberia emitted 859 thousand tonnes of CO₂ in 2024, less than 0.01% of the global total. That ranks it 170th of 213 countries and territories and works out at 0.15 tonnes per person.
Data year 2024 · Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) via Our World in Data
How much CO₂ does Liberia emit?
Liberia produced 859 thousand tonnes of carbon dioxide from fossil fuels and industry in 2024. The world total was 38.6 billion tonnes, so Liberia accounts for less than 0.01% of it.
With a population of about 5.6 million, that is 0.15 tonnes per person, 97% below the world average of 4.73 tonnes.
CO₂ emissions in Liberia since 1990
Annual emissions in Liberia have risen by 88% since 1990, from 456 thousand tonnes to 859 thousand tonnes. Over the last ten years, from 2014 to 2024, they have risen by 17%. Emissions peaked in 1980 at 2.0 million tonnes and are now 58% below that level.
Where the CO₂ comes from
Oil is the largest source of CO₂ in Liberia, at about 79% of the total, followed by cement at 21%.
How Liberia compares with other countries
These are the countries closest to Liberia in the 2024 ranking by total emissions. See the full ranking of all 213 countries.
| # | Country | Total (Mt) | Share of world | Per person (t) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 168 | Aruba | 0.92 | <0.01% | 8.52 |
| 169 | Burundi | 0.92 | <0.01% | 0.07 |
| 170 | Liberia | 0.86 | <0.01% | 0.15 |
| 171 | Gambia | 0.80 | <0.01% | 0.29 |
| 172 | Belize | 0.80 | <0.01% | 1.91 |
Historical emissions
Carbon dioxide stays in the atmosphere for a long time, so past emissions matter as well as current ones. Since records began, Liberia has emitted about 53 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry. That is less than 0.01% of the cumulative global total, compared with less than 0.01% of emissions in 2024.
Frequently asked questions
How much CO₂ does Liberia emit per year?
Liberia emitted 859 thousand tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024. That is less than 0.01% of global emissions.
What are the CO₂ emissions per person in Liberia?
About 0.15 tonnes of CO₂ per person in 2024, which is 97% below the world average of 4.73 tonnes.
Are CO₂ emissions in Liberia rising or falling?
They have risen by 17% over the last ten years and risen by 88% since 1990. Emissions peaked in 1980 at 2.0 million tonnes and are now 58% below that level.
What is the largest source of CO₂ in Liberia?
Oil is the largest source, responsible for about 79% of emissions from fossil fuels and industry, followed by cement at 21%.
About the data. Figures are annual carbon dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels and from industry, such as cement production. They are counted where the emissions happen and do not include land-use change, other greenhouse gases, or emissions from imported goods.
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025), processed by Our World in Data and used under the CC BY 4.0 licence. Latest year available: 2024.
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