Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Malaysia
Malaysia: Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances was 4.73 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Malaysia, 1986–2021
Source: UN Environment Programme (2023) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2021, change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Malaysia stood at 4.73. That is the lowest value across all 34 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 20.5% on the previous year and down 62.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Malaysia peaked at 135.13 in 1994 and was at its lowest, 4.73, in 2021.
Malaysia ranks 53rd 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 Malaysia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 100 | — |
| 1989 | 126.47 | +26.5% |
| 1990 | 109.21 | -13.6% |
| 1991 | 117.23 | +7.3% |
| 1992 | 116.39 | -0.7% |
| 1993 | 111.11 | -4.5% |
| 1994 | 135.13 | +21.6% |
| 1995 | 102.71 | -24.0% |
| 1996 | 86.03 | -16.2% |
| 1997 | 95.27 | +10.7% |
| 1998 | 68.69 | -27.9% |
| 1999 | 61.55 | -10.4% |
| 2000 | 63.41 | +3.0% |
| 2001 | 62.11 | -2.1% |
| 2002 | 51.2 | -17.6% |
| 2003 | 39.49 | -22.9% |
| 2004 | 38.63 | -2.2% |
| 2005 | 27.14 | -29.7% |
| 2006 | 25.11 | -7.5% |
| 2007 | 17.3 | -31.1% |
| 2008 | 14.87 | -14.0% |
| 2009 | 15.74 | +5.9% |
| 2010 | 14.13 | -10.2% |
| 2011 | 12.65 | -10.5% |
| 2012 | 19.21 | +51.9% |
| 2013 | 11.72 | -39.0% |
| 2014 | 12.25 | +4.5% |
| 2015 | 10.9 | -11.0% |
| 2016 | 8.3 | -23.9% |
| 2017 | 6.14 | -26.0% |
| 2018 | 6.47 | +5.4% |
| 2019 | 5.58 | -13.8% |
| 2020 | 5.95 | +6.6% |
| 2021 | 4.73 | -20.5% |
Malaysia compared with similar countries
- Malaysia's 4.73 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.45, 3.3× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Malaysia's 4.73 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 2.5, 1.9× the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 113.23 | 100 | 126.47 | 2 |
| 1990s | 100.33 | 61.55 | 135.13 | 10 |
| 2000s | 35.5 | 14.87 | 63.41 | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.74 | 5.58 | 19.21 | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.34 | 4.73 | 5.95 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Malaysia
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- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.179 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.25 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 4.33 % 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 0.9114 % change on previous year (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Malaysia?
- Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Malaysia was 4.73 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 Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 135.13 in 1994.
- What is the lowest change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.73 in 2021.
- How does Malaysia rank for change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances?
- Malaysia ranks 53rd out of 162 countries with data for 2021.
- Is change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 62.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia 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).