Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Gabon
Gabon: Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances was 81.91 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Gabon, 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 Gabon is 81.91, measured in 2021.
The figure is down 30.3% on the previous year and down 76.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Gabon peaked at 350.76 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 27.48, in 2005.
Gabon ranks 4th 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 Gabon, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 100 | — |
| 1989 | 106.11 | +6.1% |
| 1991 | 79.39 | -25.2% |
| 1993 | 108.4 | +36.5% |
| 1994 | 103.82 | -4.2% |
| 1995 | 70.99 | -31.6% |
| 1996 | 103.05 | +45.2% |
| 1997 | 106.87 | +3.7% |
| 1998 | 106.87 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 74.05 | -30.7% |
| 2000 | 123.66 | +67.0% |
| 2001 | 64.12 | -48.1% |
| 2002 | 52.67 | -17.9% |
| 2003 | 52.67 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 47.33 | -10.1% |
| 2005 | 27.48 | -41.9% |
| 2006 | 34.35 | +25.0% |
| 2007 | 31.3 | -8.9% |
| 2008 | 39.69 | +26.8% |
| 2009 | 226.72 | +471.2% |
| 2010 | 233.59 | +3.0% |
| 2011 | 350.76 | +50.2% |
| 2012 | 230.92 | -34.2% |
| 2013 | 218.32 | -5.5% |
| 2014 | 201.53 | -7.7% |
| 2015 | 146.95 | -27.1% |
| 2016 | 159.54 | +8.6% |
| 2017 | 151.15 | -5.3% |
| 2018 | 153.28 | +1.4% |
| 2019 | 138.55 | -9.6% |
| 2020 | 117.56 | -15.1% |
| 2021 | 81.91 | -30.3% |
Gabon compared with similar countries
- Gabon's 81.91 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.45, 56.5× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Gabon's 81.91 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.01, 20.4× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Gabon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | +471.2% | 39.69 | 226.72 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 103.06 | 100 | 106.11 | 2 |
| 1990s | 94.18 | 70.99 | 108.4 | 8 |
| 2000s | 70 | 27.48 | 226.72 | 10 |
| 2010s | 198.46 | 138.55 | 350.76 | 10 |
| 2020s | 99.73 | 81.91 | 117.56 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Gabon
More environment data for Gabon
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -4.44 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -3.43 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.219 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.09 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 1.06 % 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 0.6222 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Gabon?
- Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Gabon was 81.91 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 Gabon?
- The highest recorded value was 350.76 in 2011.
- What is the lowest change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances recorded in Gabon?
- The lowest recorded value was 27.48 in 2005.
- How does Gabon rank for change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances?
- Gabon ranks 4th out of 162 countries with data for 2021.
- Is change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances rising or falling in Gabon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 76.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gabon 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).