Consumption of ozone depleting substances in Zambia
Zambia: Consumption of ozone depleting substances was 2.19 in 2021. β Volatile
Consumption of ozone depleting substances in Zambia, 1986β2021
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2021, consumption of ozone depleting substances in Zambia stood at 2.19. That is the lowest value across all 34 years on record.
That represents a change of down 0.5% on the previous year and down 76.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, consumption of ozone depleting substances in Zambia peaked at 64 in 1994 and was at its lowest, 2.19, in 2021.
That places Zambia 84th 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 28.45 | 22.3 | 34.6 | 2 |
| 1990s | 47.55 | 26.3 | 64 | 10 |
| 2000s | 20.45 | 3.9 | 53.2 | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.13 | 2.2 | 11.2 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.2 | 2.19 | 2.2 | 2 |
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More environment data for Zambia
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.265 Β°C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.11 Β°C (2025)
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- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β Import quantity 292 t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard β Export value 128 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard β Export quantity 86 t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard β Import value 52,192 1000 USD (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is consumption of ozone depleting substances in Zambia?
- Consumption of ozone depleting substances in Zambia was 2.19 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest consumption of ozone depleting substances recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 64 in 1994.
- What is the lowest consumption of ozone depleting substances recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.19 in 2021.
- How does Zambia rank for consumption of ozone depleting substances?
- Zambia ranks 84th out of 166 countries with data for 2021.
- Is consumption of ozone depleting substances rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 76.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia 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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