Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances was 25.21 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Central African Republic, 1986–2021
Source: UN Environment Programme (2023) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2021, change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Central African Republic stood at 25.21.
That represents a change of down 15.4% on the previous year and down 49.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Central African Republic peaked at 185.42 in 1992 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1997.
Central African Republic ranks 17th of 162 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 100 | — |
| 1989 | 110.83 | +10.8% |
| 1991 | 178.33 | +60.9% |
| 1992 | 185.42 | +4.0% |
| 1993 | 134.17 | -27.6% |
| 1994 | 134.17 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 117.5 | -12.4% |
| 1996 | 27.08 | -77.0% |
| 1997 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1998 | 30.42 | — |
| 1999 | 6.25 | -79.5% |
| 2000 | 18.75 | +200.0% |
| 2001 | 17.5 | -6.7% |
| 2002 | 19.17 | +9.5% |
| 2003 | 17.92 | -6.5% |
| 2004 | 17.08 | -4.7% |
| 2005 | 12.08 | -29.3% |
| 2006 | 9.58 | -20.7% |
| 2007 | 6.67 | -30.4% |
| 2008 | 27.92 | +318.6% |
| 2009 | 49.58 | +77.6% |
| 2010 | 50.42 | +1.7% |
| 2011 | 50.08 | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 49.29 | -1.6% |
| 2013 | 47.92 | -2.8% |
| 2014 | 46.29 | -3.4% |
| 2015 | 43.54 | -5.9% |
| 2016 | 41.25 | -5.3% |
| 2017 | 39.88 | -3.3% |
| 2018 | 38.96 | -2.3% |
| 2019 | 34.38 | -11.8% |
| 2020 | 29.79 | -13.4% |
| 2021 | 25.21 | -15.4% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 25.21 is above the median for low income countries, which is 3.92, 6.4× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 25.21 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.01, 6.3× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Central African Republic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | +318.6% | 6.67 | 27.92 |
| 2000 | +200.0% | 6.25 | 18.75 |
| 1997 | -100.0% | 27.08 | 0 |
| 2009 | +77.6% | 27.92 | 49.58 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 105.41 | 100 | 110.83 | 2 |
| 1990s | 90.37 | 0 | 185.42 | 9 |
| 2000s | 19.62 | 6.67 | 49.58 | 10 |
| 2010s | 44.2 | 34.38 | 50.42 | 10 |
| 2020s | 27.5 | 25.21 | 29.79 | 2 |
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More environment data for Central African Republic
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -17.69 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -17.75 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.218 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.3 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 5.22 % 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 1.2 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Central African Republic?
- Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Central African Republic was 25.21 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 Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 185.42 in 1992.
- What is the lowest change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1997.
- How does Central African Republic rank for change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances?
- Central African Republic ranks 17th out of 162 countries with data for 2021.
- Is change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 49.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic 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).