Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Iceland

Iceland: Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances was 0 in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
0
World rank
135th
of 162 countries
All-time high
100
in 1986
All-time low
0
in 2010
Years of data
34
1986–2021

Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Iceland, 1986–2021

0204060801001986200320211986: 1001989: 80.31990: 62.51991: 45.81992: 32.11993: 25.11994: 141995: 2.81996: 2.71997: 3.21998: 2.51999: 2.42000: 2.42001: 2.62002: 0.942003: 0.982004: 0.722005: 0.622006: 0.872007: 0.82008: 0.82009: 0.652010: 02011: 02012: 02013: 02014: 02015: 02016: 02017: 02018: 02019: 02020: 02021: 0

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

Analysis

Iceland recorded 0 for change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 34 years on record.

Over the whole period, change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Iceland peaked at 100 in 1986 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2010.

Iceland ranks 135th of 162 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 90.15 80.29 100 2
1990s 19.3 2.39 62.46 10
2000s 1.14 0.62 2.57 10
2010s 0 0 0 10
2020s 0 0 0 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Iceland?
Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Iceland was 0 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 Iceland?
The highest recorded value was 100 in 1986.
What is the lowest change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances recorded in Iceland?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2010.
How does Iceland rank for change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances?
Iceland ranks 135th out of 162 countries with data for 2021.
Where does this Iceland 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

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
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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).