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.
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
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF 58.49 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF per capita 0.5353 t CO2e/capita (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture 3.5 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) 7.67 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) 17.49 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) 0.0166 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 42.16 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 0.0035 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) 0.024 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste 13.45 Mt CO2e (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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