Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Morocco
Morocco: Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances was 4.95 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Morocco, 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 Morocco stood at 4.95.
The figure is down 30.3% on the previous year and down 85.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Morocco peaked at 583.71 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 4.74, in 2015.
That places Morocco 52nd 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.
Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Morocco, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 100 | — |
| 1989 | 159.35 | +59.3% |
| 1990 | 175.67 | +10.2% |
| 1991 | 240.39 | +36.8% |
| 1992 | 375.22 | +56.1% |
| 1993 | 241.1 | -35.7% |
| 1994 | 361.91 | +50.1% |
| 1995 | 423.2 | +16.9% |
| 1996 | 411.52 | -2.8% |
| 1997 | 366.54 | -10.9% |
| 1998 | 534.52 | +45.8% |
| 1999 | 365.59 | -31.6% |
| 2000 | 409.13 | +11.9% |
| 2001 | 583.71 | +42.7% |
| 2002 | 300.56 | -48.5% |
| 2003 | 330.76 | +10.0% |
| 2004 | 298.01 | -9.9% |
| 2005 | 167.25 | -43.9% |
| 2006 | 133.06 | -20.4% |
| 2007 | 90.2 | -32.2% |
| 2008 | 59.75 | -33.8% |
| 2009 | 47.27 | -20.9% |
| 2010 | 34.75 | -26.5% |
| 2011 | 33.88 | -2.5% |
| 2012 | 22.81 | -32.7% |
| 2013 | 11.01 | -51.7% |
| 2014 | 10.75 | -2.4% |
| 2015 | 4.74 | -55.9% |
| 2016 | 7.55 | +59.3% |
| 2017 | 9.17 | +21.5% |
| 2018 | 6.53 | -28.8% |
| 2019 | 7.72 | +18.2% |
| 2020 | 7.1 | -8.0% |
| 2021 | 4.95 | -30.3% |
Morocco compared with similar countries
- Morocco's 4.95 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5.05, 98% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Morocco's 4.95 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 4.21, 1.2× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 129.68 | 100 | 159.35 | 2 |
| 1990s | 349.57 | 175.67 | 534.52 | 10 |
| 2000s | 241.97 | 47.27 | 583.71 | 10 |
| 2010s | 14.89 | 4.74 | 34.75 | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.03 | 4.95 | 7.1 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Morocco
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- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.521 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.14 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 0.3488 % 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 -1.54 % change on previous year (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Morocco?
- Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Morocco was 4.95 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 Morocco?
- The highest recorded value was 583.71 in 2001.
- What is the lowest change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances recorded in Morocco?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.74 in 2015.
- How does Morocco rank for change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances?
- Morocco ranks 52nd out of 162 countries with data for 2021.
- Is change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances rising or falling in Morocco?
- Over the last ten years it is down 85.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Morocco 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).