Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Kenya

Kenya: Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances was 1.73 in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
1.73
Change on year
down 34.0%
World rank
96th
of 162 countries
All-time high
233.4
in 1997
All-time low
1.73
in 2021
Years of data
34
1986–2021

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

0501001502002501986200320211986: 1001989: 112.11990: 184.21991: 180.41992: 142.71993: 143.41994: 229.51995: 228.91996: 167.21997: 233.41998: 230.91999: 1582000: 155.42001: 139.92002: 131.22003: 109.32004: 81.52005: 1092006: 54.92007: 36.22008: 30.82009: 23.82010: 22.92011: 21.42012: 17.22013: 11.92014: 10.12015: 8.42016: 6.12017: 2.32018: 1.82019: 2.62020: 2.62021: 1.7

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 Kenya is 1.73, measured in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 34 years on record.

That represents a change of down 34.0% on the previous year and down 91.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Kenya peaked at 233.4 in 1997 and was at its lowest, 1.73, in 2021.

That places Kenya 96th out of 162 countries with data for 2021, putting it 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 106.07 100 112.14 2
1990s 189.88 142.73 233.4 10
2000s 87.18 23.75 155.36 10
2010s 10.48 1.83 22.89 10
2020s 2.17 1.73 2.62 2

Countries ranked near Kenya

  1. 93 Oman 2.08 compare
  2. 94 Cape Verde 1.9 compare
  3. 95 South Sudan 1.74 compare
  4. 97 Djibouti 1.55 compare
  5. 98 Mexico 1.46 compare
  6. 99 Jamaica 1.45 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Kenya?
Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Kenya was 1.73 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 Kenya?
The highest recorded value was 233.4 in 1997.
What is the lowest change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances recorded in Kenya?
The lowest recorded value was 1.73 in 2021.
How does Kenya rank for change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances?
Kenya ranks 96th out of 162 countries with data for 2021.
Is change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances rising or falling in Kenya?
Over the last ten years it is down 91.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Kenya 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).