Consumption of ozone depleting substances in Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Consumption of ozone depleting substances was 3.28 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Consumption of ozone depleting substances in Costa Rica, 1986–2021
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2021, consumption of ozone depleting substances in Costa Rica stood at 3.28. That is the lowest value across all 33 years on record.
The figure is down 18.8% on the previous year and down 97.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, consumption of ozone depleting substances in Costa Rica peaked at 780.1 in 1996 and was at its lowest, 3.28, in 2021.
That places Costa Rica 77th out of 166 countries with data for 2021, putting it 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 Costa Rica, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 242.5 | — |
| 1989 | 350.4 | +44.5% |
| 1991 | 549.3 | +56.8% |
| 1992 | 489.6 | -10.9% |
| 1993 | 221.5 | -54.8% |
| 1994 | 488.3 | +120.5% |
| 1995 | 410.7 | -15.9% |
| 1996 | 780.1 | +89.9% |
| 1997 | 504.1 | -35.4% |
| 1998 | 238.6 | -52.7% |
| 1999 | 610.4 | +155.8% |
| 2000 | 504.5 | -17.3% |
| 2001 | 542.2 | +7.5% |
| 2002 | 425.4 | -21.5% |
| 2003 | 492.2 | +15.7% |
| 2004 | 409.1 | -16.9% |
| 2005 | 364.4 | -10.9% |
| 2006 | 317.2 | -13.0% |
| 2007 | 281.8 | -11.2% |
| 2008 | 237 | -15.9% |
| 2009 | 211.5 | -10.8% |
| 2010 | 180.9 | -14.5% |
| 2011 | 127.85 | -29.3% |
| 2012 | 106.3 | -16.9% |
| 2013 | 12.6 | -88.1% |
| 2014 | 12.53 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 10.96 | -12.5% |
| 2016 | 10.89 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 10.1 | -7.3% |
| 2018 | 8.82 | -12.7% |
| 2019 | 6.29 | -28.7% |
| 2020 | 4.04 | -35.8% |
| 2021 | 3.28 | -18.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 296.45 | 242.5 | 350.4 | 2 |
| 1990s | 476.96 | 221.5 | 780.1 | 9 |
| 2000s | 378.53 | 211.5 | 542.2 | 10 |
| 2010s | 48.72 | 6.29 | 180.9 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.66 | 3.28 | 4.04 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is consumption of ozone depleting substances in Costa Rica?
- Consumption of ozone depleting substances in Costa Rica was 3.28 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest consumption of ozone depleting substances recorded in Costa Rica?
- The highest recorded value was 780.1 in 1996.
- What is the lowest consumption of ozone depleting substances recorded in Costa Rica?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.28 in 2021.
- How does Costa Rica rank for consumption of ozone depleting substances?
- Costa Rica ranks 77th out of 166 countries with data for 2021.
- Is consumption of ozone depleting substances rising or falling in Costa Rica?
- Over the last ten years it is down 97.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Costa Rica 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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