What is the highest change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?

The highest recorded value was 2,676 in 1995.

What is the lowest change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?

The lowest recorded value was 2.7 in 2021.

How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances?

Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 82nd out of 162 countries with data for 2021.

Is change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?

Over the last ten years it is down 97.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo 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.

Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Democratic Republic of Congo

Name: Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Democratic Republic of Congo
Creator: UN Environment Programme (2023) – processed by Our World in Data
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Democratic Republic of Congo: Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances was 2.7 in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)

2.7

Change on year

down 41.6%

World rank

82nd

of 162 countries

All-time high

2,676

in 1995

All-time low

2.7

in 2021

Years of data

1986–2021

Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1986–2021

Source: UN Environment Programme (2023) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Democratic Republic of Congo is 2.7, measured in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 30 years on record.

That represents a change of down 41.6% on the previous year and down 97.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 2,676 in 1995 and was at its lowest, 2.7, in 2021.

Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 82nd 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.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1980s	73.89	47.79	100	2
1990s	1,506	39.16	2,676	6
2000s	973.59	111.73	2,547	10
2010s	60.94	10.35	169.47	10
2020s	3.66	2.7	4.62	2

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More environment data for Democratic Republic of Congo

Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF 58.49 Mt CO2e (2024)
Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF per capita 0.5353 t CO2e/capita (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture 3.5 Mt CO2e (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) 7.67 Mt CO2e (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) 17.49 Mt CO2e (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) 0.0166 Mt CO2e (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 42.16 Mt CO2e (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 0.0035 Mt CO2e (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) 0.024 Mt CO2e (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste 13.45 Mt CO2e (2024)

All data for Democratic Republic of Congo →

Frequently asked questions

What is change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Democratic Republic of Congo?: Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Democratic Republic of Congo was 2.7 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 Democratic Republic of Congo?: The highest recorded value was 2,676 in 1995.
What is the lowest change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?: The lowest recorded value was 2.7 in 2021.
How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances?: Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 82nd out of 162 countries with data for 2021.
Is change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?: Over the last ten years it is down 97.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo 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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Indicator: Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances
Source: UN Environment Programme (2023) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 162 places, 5,207 data points, 1986–2022
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

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).