Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Albania
Albania: Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances was 5.01 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Albania, 1986–2021
Source: UN Environment Programme (2023) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Albania recorded 5.01 for change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in 2021.
That represents a change of down 34.9% on the previous year and down 68.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Albania peaked at 174.19 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 4.07, in 2014.
Albania ranks 51st of 162 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.
Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Albania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 100 | — |
| 1989 | 108.68 | +8.7% |
| 1995 | 107.69 | -0.9% |
| 1996 | 107.2 | -0.5% |
| 1997 | 112.16 | +4.6% |
| 1998 | 123.08 | +9.7% |
| 1999 | 139.45 | +13.3% |
| 2000 | 161.54 | +15.8% |
| 2001 | 174.19 | +7.8% |
| 2002 | 125.31 | -28.1% |
| 2003 | 94.29 | -24.8% |
| 2004 | 90.82 | -3.7% |
| 2005 | 35.48 | -60.9% |
| 2006 | 37.72 | +6.3% |
| 2007 | 16.38 | -56.6% |
| 2008 | 10.17 | -37.9% |
| 2009 | 13.4 | +31.8% |
| 2010 | 16.13 | +20.4% |
| 2011 | 16.1 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 16.35 | +1.6% |
| 2013 | 14.07 | -13.9% |
| 2014 | 4.07 | -71.1% |
| 2015 | 6.4 | +57.2% |
| 2016 | 9.28 | +45.0% |
| 2017 | 7.42 | -20.0% |
| 2018 | 9.63 | +29.8% |
| 2019 | 8.46 | -12.1% |
| 2020 | 7.69 | -9.1% |
| 2021 | 5.01 | -34.9% |
Albania compared with similar countries
- Albania's 5.01 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.45, 3.5× the median. (57 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 104.34 | 100 | 108.68 | 2 |
| 1990s | 117.92 | 107.2 | 139.45 | 5 |
| 2000s | 75.93 | 10.17 | 174.19 | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.79 | 4.07 | 16.35 | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.35 | 5.01 | 7.69 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Albania
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- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.434 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.15 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -1.89 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate -11.58 % change on previous year (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Albania?
- Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Albania was 5.01 in 2021, according to UN Environment Programme (2023) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances recorded in Albania?
- The highest recorded value was 174.19 in 2001.
- What is the lowest change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances recorded in Albania?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.07 in 2014.
- How does Albania rank for change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances?
- Albania ranks 51st out of 162 countries with data for 2021.
- Is change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances rising or falling in Albania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 68.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Albania data come from?
- The figures come from UN Environment Programme (2023) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Consumption of various controlled substances. These include Bromochloromethane (BCM), Carbon Tetrachloride (CTC), Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), Hydrobromofluorocarbons (HBFCs), Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), Methyl Bromide (MB), Methyl Chloroform (TCA) and Other Fully Halogenated CFCs. This is measured as an index relative to emissions in the year 1986 (1986 = 100).