Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Iran

Iran: Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances was 2.87 in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
2.87
Change on year
down 24.3%
World rank
78th
of 162 countries
All-time high
227.81
in 1997
All-time low
1.48
in 2019
Years of data
34
1986–2021

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

0501001502002501986200320211986: 1001989: 531990: 32.31991: 159.11992: 166.71993: 1871994: 159.11995: 108.71996: 87.41997: 227.81998: 206.81999: 137.32000: 131.92001: 134.52002: 198.62003: 156.52004: 143.42005: 56.72006: 26.52007: 17.32008: 11.82009: 10.82010: 9.82011: 8.82012: 8.72013: 8.32014: 7.92015: 7.22016: 6.32017: 5.32018: 3.82019: 1.52020: 3.82021: 2.9

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 Iran is 2.87, measured in 2021.

That represents a change of down 24.3% on the previous year and down 67.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Iran peaked at 227.81 in 1997 and was at its lowest, 1.48, in 2019.

Iran ranks 78th 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 76.5 53 100 2
1990s 147.22 32.3 227.81 10
2000s 88.8 10.8 198.64 10
2010s 6.75 1.48 9.76 10
2020s 3.33 2.87 3.79 2

Countries ranked near Iran

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  2. 76 Saint Lucia 3.08 compare
  3. 77 Namibia 2.88 compare
  4. 78 Eswatini 2.87 compare
  5. 80 Nicaragua 2.86 compare
  6. 81 Afghanistan 2.71 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Iran?
Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Iran was 2.87 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 Iran?
The highest recorded value was 227.81 in 1997.
What is the lowest change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances recorded in Iran?
The lowest recorded value was 1.48 in 2019.
How does Iran rank for change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances?
Iran ranks 78th out of 162 countries with data for 2021.
Is change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances rising or falling in Iran?
Over the last ten years it is down 67.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iran 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
Last refreshed

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).