Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Jamaica
Jamaica: Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances was 1.45 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Jamaica, 1986–2022
Source: UN Environment Programme (2023) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Jamaica recorded 1.45 for change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in 2022.
That represents a change of up 163.6% on the previous year and down 61.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Jamaica peaked at 246.05 in 1992 and was at its lowest, 0.55, in 2021.
Jamaica ranks 99th 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.
Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Jamaica, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 100 | — |
| 1989 | 215.15 | +115.1% |
| 1990 | 219.79 | +2.2% |
| 1991 | 189.55 | -13.8% |
| 1992 | 246.05 | +29.8% |
| 1993 | 52.68 | -78.6% |
| 1994 | 42.02 | -20.2% |
| 1995 | 47.63 | +13.4% |
| 1996 | 51.2 | +7.5% |
| 1997 | 58.03 | +13.3% |
| 1998 | 113.16 | +95.0% |
| 1999 | 115.45 | +2.0% |
| 2000 | 35.44 | -69.3% |
| 2001 | 31.31 | -11.7% |
| 2002 | 19.99 | -36.2% |
| 2003 | 11.78 | -41.1% |
| 2004 | 11.88 | +0.8% |
| 2005 | 3.16 | -73.4% |
| 2006 | 1.27 | -59.8% |
| 2007 | 1.48 | +16.5% |
| 2008 | 4.33 | +192.6% |
| 2009 | 9.94 | +129.6% |
| 2010 | 8.01 | -19.4% |
| 2011 | 2.93 | -63.4% |
| 2012 | 3.77 | +28.7% |
| 2013 | 1.85 | -50.9% |
| 2014 | 2.57 | +38.9% |
| 2015 | 3.89 | +51.4% |
| 2016 | 4.55 | +17.0% |
| 2017 | 4.2 | -7.7% |
| 2018 | 5.08 | +21.0% |
| 2019 | 1.46 | -71.3% |
| 2020 | 2.53 | +73.3% |
| 2021 | 0.55 | -78.3% |
| 2022 | 1.45 | +163.6% |
Jamaica compared with similar countries
- Jamaica's 1.45 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.45, 1.0× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Jamaica's 1.45 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 3.08, 47% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 157.57 | 100 | 215.15 | 2 |
| 1990s | 113.56 | 42.02 | 246.05 | 10 |
| 2000s | 13.06 | 1.27 | 35.44 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.83 | 1.46 | 8.01 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.51 | 0.55 | 2.53 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
More environment data for Jamaica
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -2.93 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -3.15 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.284 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.76 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 4.23 % 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 -0.7158 % 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 Jamaica?
- Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Jamaica was 1.45 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 Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 246.05 in 1992.
- What is the lowest change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.55 in 2021.
- How does Jamaica rank for change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances?
- Jamaica ranks 99th out of 162 countries with data for 2022.
- Is change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is down 61.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jamaica 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).