Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Laos
Laos: Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances was 35.65 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Laos, 1986–2021
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 Laos is 35.65, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of down 42.3% on the previous year and down 69.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Laos peaked at 1,965 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 13.04, in 1989.
That places Laos 11th out of 162 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top 10%.
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 Laos, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 100 | — |
| 1989 | 13.04 | -87.0% |
| 1992 | 173.91 | +1233.7% |
| 1995 | 1,883 | +982.5% |
| 1996 | 1,883 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 1,883 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 1,909 | +1.4% |
| 1999 | 1,943 | +1.8% |
| 2000 | 1,965 | +1.1% |
| 2001 | 1,826 | -7.1% |
| 2002 | 1,865 | +2.1% |
| 2003 | 1,561 | -16.3% |
| 2004 | 1,004 | -35.7% |
| 2005 | 926.09 | -7.8% |
| 2006 | 843.48 | -8.9% |
| 2007 | 347.83 | -58.8% |
| 2008 | 156.52 | -55.0% |
| 2009 | 130.43 | -16.7% |
| 2010 | 108.7 | -16.7% |
| 2011 | 115.65 | +6.4% |
| 2012 | 119.57 | +3.4% |
| 2013 | 69.57 | -41.8% |
| 2014 | 99.13 | +42.5% |
| 2015 | 90 | -9.2% |
| 2016 | 88.26 | -1.9% |
| 2017 | 25.65 | -70.9% |
| 2018 | 37.39 | +45.8% |
| 2019 | 56.09 | +50.0% |
| 2020 | 61.74 | +10.1% |
| 2021 | 35.65 | -42.3% |
Laos compared with similar countries
- Laos's 35.65 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5.05, 7.1× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Laos's 35.65 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 2.5, 14.3× the median. (27 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Laos changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | +1233.7% | 13.04 | 173.91 |
| 1995 | +982.5% | 173.91 | 1,883 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 56.52 | 13.04 | 100 | 2 |
| 1990s | 1,612 | 173.91 | 1,943 | 6 |
| 2000s | 1,063 | 130.43 | 1,965 | 10 |
| 2010s | 81 | 25.65 | 119.57 | 10 |
| 2020s | 48.7 | 35.65 | 61.74 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Laos
More environment data for Laos
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -1.77 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -1.51 Percentage change (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 0.9142 % 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 0.4183 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e), per unit of 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Laos?
- Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Laos was 35.65 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 Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 1,965 in 2000.
- What is the lowest change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.04 in 1989.
- How does Laos rank for change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances?
- Laos ranks 11th out of 162 countries with data for 2021.
- Is change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is down 69.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Laos 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).