Consumption of ozone depleting substances in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Consumption of ozone depleting substances was 1.22 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Consumption of ozone depleting substances in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1986–2021
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for consumption of ozone depleting substances in Democratic Republic of Congo is 1.22, measured in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 30 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 41.6% on the previous year and down 97.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, consumption of ozone depleting substances in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 1,210 in 1995 and was at its lowest, 1.22, in 2021.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 91st of 168 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Consumption of ozone depleting substances in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 45.2 | — |
| 1989 | 21.6 | -52.2% |
| 1991 | 17.7 | -18.1% |
| 1995 | 1,210 | +6734.5% |
| 1996 | 960.4 | -20.6% |
| 1997 | 578 | -39.8% |
| 1998 | 907.4 | +57.0% |
| 1999 | 410.6 | -54.7% |
| 2000 | 454.6 | +10.7% |
| 2001 | 1,151 | +153.2% |
| 2002 | 1,081 | -6.1% |
| 2003 | 607.6 | -43.8% |
| 2004 | 364.3 | -40.0% |
| 2005 | 312.6 | -14.2% |
| 2006 | 228.2 | -27.0% |
| 2007 | 90.5 | -60.3% |
| 2008 | 50.5 | -44.2% |
| 2009 | 59.82 | +18.5% |
| 2010 | 76.6 | +28.1% |
| 2011 | 56.93 | -25.7% |
| 2012 | 47.85 | -15.9% |
| 2013 | 35.94 | -24.9% |
| 2014 | 16.5 | -54.1% |
| 2015 | 15.4 | -6.7% |
| 2016 | 9.35 | -39.3% |
| 2017 | 6.11 | -34.7% |
| 2018 | 6.11 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 4.68 | -23.4% |
| 2020 | 2.09 | -55.3% |
| 2021 | 1.22 | -41.6% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 1.22 is below the median for low income countries, which is 2.82, 43% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 1.22 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.2, 55% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Consumption of ozone depleting substances in Democratic Republic of Congo changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | +6734.5% | 17.7 | 1,210 |
| 2001 | +153.2% | 454.6 | 1,151 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 33.4 | 21.6 | 45.2 | 2 |
| 1990s | 680.63 | 17.7 | 1,210 | 6 |
| 2000s | 440.06 | 50.5 | 1,151 | 10 |
| 2010s | 27.55 | 4.68 | 76.6 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.65 | 1.22 | 2.09 | 2 |
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More environment data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Grazing land use over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.0005 % change on previous year (2025)
- Grazing land use over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Grazing land use over the long-term, per capita 0.1613 hectares per person (2025)
- Grazing land use over the long-term, per square kilometre 8.03 hectares per square kilometre (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2.26 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate 5.2 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is consumption of ozone depleting substances in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Consumption of ozone depleting substances in Democratic Republic of Congo was 1.22 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest consumption of ozone depleting substances recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 1,210 in 1995.
- What is the lowest consumption of ozone depleting substances recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.22 in 2021.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for consumption of ozone depleting substances?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 91st out of 168 countries with data for 2021.
- Is consumption of ozone depleting substances rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 97.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Consumption of ozone depleting substances. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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