Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Guyana
Guyana: Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances was 3.37 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Guyana, 1986–2022
Source: UN Environment Programme (2023) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2022, change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Guyana stood at 3.37.
The figure is up 23.9% on the previous year and down 54.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Guyana peaked at 511.41 in 1995 and was at its lowest, 2.72, in 2021.
That places Guyana 69th out of 162 countries with data for 2022, 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 Guyana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 100 | — |
| 1989 | 170.65 | +70.7% |
| 1990 | 104.89 | -38.5% |
| 1991 | 96.2 | -8.3% |
| 1992 | 125 | +29.9% |
| 1993 | 325 | +160.0% |
| 1994 | 231.52 | -28.8% |
| 1995 | 511.41 | +120.9% |
| 1996 | 241.3 | -52.8% |
| 1997 | 159.24 | -34.0% |
| 1998 | 167.93 | +5.5% |
| 1999 | 231.52 | +37.9% |
| 2000 | 143.48 | -38.0% |
| 2001 | 115.22 | -19.7% |
| 2002 | 84.78 | -26.4% |
| 2003 | 63.04 | -25.6% |
| 2004 | 70.11 | +11.2% |
| 2005 | 141.3 | +101.5% |
| 2006 | 50 | -64.6% |
| 2007 | 3.26 | -93.5% |
| 2008 | 9.24 | +183.4% |
| 2009 | 5.98 | -35.3% |
| 2010 | 13.04 | +118.1% |
| 2011 | 13.1 | +0.5% |
| 2012 | 7.39 | -43.6% |
| 2013 | 5.22 | -29.4% |
| 2014 | 4.35 | -16.7% |
| 2015 | 7.28 | +67.4% |
| 2016 | 8.59 | +18.0% |
| 2017 | 7.23 | -15.8% |
| 2018 | 5.87 | -18.8% |
| 2019 | 5.38 | -8.3% |
| 2020 | 4.89 | -9.1% |
| 2021 | 2.72 | -44.4% |
| 2022 | 3.37 | +23.9% |
Guyana compared with similar countries
- Guyana's 3.37 is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.82, 4.1× the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Guyana's 3.37 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 3.08, 1.1× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 135.32 | 100 | 170.65 | 2 |
| 1990s | 219.4 | 96.2 | 511.41 | 10 |
| 2000s | 68.64 | 3.26 | 143.48 | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.75 | 4.35 | 13.1 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.66 | 2.72 | 4.89 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Guyana
More environment data for Guyana
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -2.92 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -2.55 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.299 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.49 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 1.69 % 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 12.75 % 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 Guyana?
- Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Guyana was 3.37 in 2022, 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 Guyana?
- The highest recorded value was 511.41 in 1995.
- What is the lowest change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances recorded in Guyana?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.72 in 2021.
- How does Guyana rank for change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances?
- Guyana ranks 69th out of 162 countries with data for 2022.
- Is change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances rising or falling in Guyana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 54.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guyana 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).