Consumption of ozone depleting substances in South Africa
South Africa: Consumption of ozone depleting substances was 88.7 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Consumption of ozone depleting substances in South Africa, 1986–2021
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for consumption of ozone depleting substances in South Africa is 88.7, measured in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 34 years on record.
That represents a change of down 16.6% on the previous year and down 86.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, consumption of ozone depleting substances in South Africa peaked at 24,589 in 1989 and was at its lowest, 88.7, in 2021.
That places South Africa 20th out of 166 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Consumption of ozone depleting substances in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 18,671 | — |
| 1989 | 24,589 | +31.7% |
| 1990 | 18,726 | -23.8% |
| 1991 | 7,125 | -62.0% |
| 1992 | 10,328 | +44.9% |
| 1993 | 6,406 | -38.0% |
| 1994 | 3,390 | -47.1% |
| 1995 | 2,497 | -26.4% |
| 1996 | 798.5 | -68.0% |
| 1997 | 953.7 | +19.4% |
| 1998 | 1,020 | +6.9% |
| 1999 | 975.1 | -4.4% |
| 2000 | 815.3 | -16.4% |
| 2001 | 723.6 | -11.2% |
| 2002 | 848.8 | +17.3% |
| 2003 | 929.6 | +9.5% |
| 2004 | 872.1 | -6.2% |
| 2005 | 716.1 | -17.9% |
| 2006 | 552.6 | -22.8% |
| 2007 | 576.4 | +4.3% |
| 2008 | 778 | +35.0% |
| 2009 | 730.1 | -6.2% |
| 2010 | 773.2 | +5.9% |
| 2011 | 658.55 | -14.8% |
| 2012 | 570.84 | -13.3% |
| 2013 | 426.44 | -25.3% |
| 2014 | 338.38 | -20.7% |
| 2015 | 207.58 | -38.7% |
| 2016 | 183.05 | -11.8% |
| 2017 | 155.16 | -15.2% |
| 2018 | 140.62 | -9.4% |
| 2019 | 136.13 | -3.2% |
| 2020 | 106.38 | -21.9% |
| 2021 | 88.7 | -16.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 21,630 | 18,671 | 24,589 | 2 |
| 1990s | 5,222 | 798.5 | 18,726 | 10 |
| 2000s | 754.26 | 552.6 | 929.6 | 10 |
| 2010s | 359 | 136.13 | 773.2 | 10 |
| 2020s | 97.54 | 88.7 | 106.38 | 2 |
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- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.275 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.05 °C (2025)
- Paper and paperboard — Import value, per unit of GDP 0 1000 USD per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Paper and paperboard — Import value, per capita 0.0126 1000 USD per person (2024)
- Graphic papers — Import quantity, annual growth rate 42.65 % change on previous year (2024)
- Graphic papers — Import quantity, per unit of GDP 0 t per US$ of GDP (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is consumption of ozone depleting substances in South Africa?
- Consumption of ozone depleting substances in South Africa was 88.7 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest consumption of ozone depleting substances recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 24,589 in 1989.
- What is the lowest consumption of ozone depleting substances recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 88.7 in 2021.
- How does South Africa rank for consumption of ozone depleting substances?
- South Africa ranks 20th out of 166 countries with data for 2021.
- Is consumption of ozone depleting substances rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 86.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa 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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