Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Bolivia
Bolivia: Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances was 3.13 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Bolivia, 1986–2021
Source: UN Environment Programme (2023) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Bolivia recorded 3.13 for change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 31 years on record.
The figure is down 45.3% on the previous year and down 80.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Bolivia peaked at 265.8 in 1996 and was at its lowest, 3.13, in 2021.
That places Bolivia 72nd out of 162 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.
Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Bolivia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 100 | — |
| 1989 | 64.94 | -35.1% |
| 1991 | 45.69 | -29.6% |
| 1994 | 220.4 | +382.4% |
| 1995 | 236.49 | +7.3% |
| 1996 | 265.8 | +12.4% |
| 1997 | 174.43 | -34.4% |
| 1998 | 221.55 | +27.0% |
| 1999 | 213.22 | -3.8% |
| 2000 | 231.9 | +8.8% |
| 2001 | 230.46 | -0.6% |
| 2002 | 193.68 | -16.0% |
| 2003 | 101.15 | -47.8% |
| 2004 | 131.61 | +30.1% |
| 2005 | 85.06 | -35.4% |
| 2006 | 104.6 | +23.0% |
| 2007 | 18.97 | -81.9% |
| 2008 | 24.71 | +30.3% |
| 2009 | 12.64 | -48.8% |
| 2010 | 22.13 | +75.1% |
| 2011 | 16.38 | -26.0% |
| 2012 | 25.26 | +54.2% |
| 2013 | 17.39 | -31.2% |
| 2014 | 3.97 | -77.2% |
| 2015 | 5 | +25.9% |
| 2016 | 8.79 | +75.8% |
| 2017 | 5.92 | -32.7% |
| 2018 | 8.94 | +51.0% |
| 2019 | 5.63 | -37.0% |
| 2020 | 5.72 | +1.6% |
| 2021 | 3.13 | -45.3% |
Bolivia compared with similar countries
- Bolivia's 3.13 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5.05, 62% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Bolivia's 3.13 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 3.08, 1.0× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Bolivia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | +382.4% | 45.69 | 220.4 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 82.47 | 64.94 | 100 | 2 |
| 1990s | 196.8 | 45.69 | 265.8 | 7 |
| 2000s | 113.48 | 12.64 | 231.9 | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.94 | 3.97 | 25.26 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.42 | 3.13 | 5.72 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Bolivia
More environment data for Bolivia
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -6.2 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -7.09 Percentage change (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 11.44 % 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 2.42 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual 2.89 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e), per unit of 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Bolivia?
- Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Bolivia was 3.13 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 Bolivia?
- The highest recorded value was 265.8 in 1996.
- What is the lowest change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances recorded in Bolivia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.13 in 2021.
- How does Bolivia rank for change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances?
- Bolivia ranks 72nd out of 162 countries with data for 2021.
- Is change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances rising or falling in Bolivia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 80.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bolivia 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).