Consumption of ozone depleting substances in United States of America
United States of America: Consumption of ozone depleting substances was -1,561 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Consumption of ozone depleting substances in United States of America, 1986–2021
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for consumption of ozone depleting substances in United States of America is -1,561, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 13.4% on the previous year and down 195.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, consumption of ozone depleting substances in United States of America peaked at 407,686 in 1989 and was at its lowest, -2,966, in 1997.
That places United States of America 166th out of 166 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the bottom quarter.
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 | 385,726 | 363,767 | 407,686 | 2 |
| 1990s | 102,560 | -2,966 | 232,862 | 10 |
| 2000s | 10,929 | 3,983 | 22,129 | 10 |
| 2010s | 61.33 | -2,310 | 2,330 | 10 |
| 2020s | -1,681 | -1,801 | -1,561 | 2 |
Countries ranked near United States of America
- 163 Andorra -0.01 compare
- 164 Switzerland -0.03 compare
- 165 New Zealand -3.76 compare
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- Exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -3.62 Percentage change (2024)
- Heating Degree Days 6,193 (2024)
- Cooling Degree Days 1,199 (2024)
- Total fisheries production 4.68 million metric tons (2024)
- Capture fisheries production 4.21 million metric tons (2024)
- Aquaculture production 467,617 metric tons (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Waste 9.94 Mt CO2e (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is consumption of ozone depleting substances in United States of America?
- Consumption of ozone depleting substances in United States of America was -1,561 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest consumption of ozone depleting substances recorded in United States of America?
- The highest recorded value was 407,686 in 1989.
- What is the lowest consumption of ozone depleting substances recorded in United States of America?
- The lowest recorded value was -2,966 in 1997.
- How does United States of America rank for consumption of ozone depleting substances?
- United States of America ranks 166th out of 166 countries with data for 2021.
- Is consumption of ozone depleting substances rising or falling in United States of America?
- Over the last ten years it is down 195.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States of America 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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