Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Pakistan
Pakistan: Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances was 12.84 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Pakistan, 1986–2021
Source: UN Environment Programme (2023) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Pakistan recorded 12.84 for change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 34 years on record.
The figure is down 1.3% on the previous year and down 56.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Pakistan peaked at 295 in 1995 and was at its lowest, 12.84, in 2021.
Pakistan ranks 28th of 162 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 Pakistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 100 | — |
| 1989 | 110.89 | +10.9% |
| 1990 | 154.99 | +39.8% |
| 1991 | 191.1 | +23.3% |
| 1992 | 190.14 | -0.5% |
| 1993 | 243.2 | +27.9% |
| 1994 | 260.59 | +7.2% |
| 1995 | 295 | +13.2% |
| 1996 | 240 | -18.6% |
| 1997 | 222.3 | -7.4% |
| 1998 | 143.68 | -35.4% |
| 1999 | 216.98 | +51.0% |
| 2000 | 276.74 | +27.5% |
| 2001 | 256.86 | -7.2% |
| 2002 | 249.89 | -2.7% |
| 2003 | 190.17 | -23.9% |
| 2004 | 168.06 | -11.6% |
| 2005 | 64.6 | -61.6% |
| 2006 | 78.07 | +20.9% |
| 2007 | 37.69 | -51.7% |
| 2008 | 38 | +0.8% |
| 2009 | 26.19 | -31.1% |
| 2010 | 27.22 | +3.9% |
| 2011 | 29.39 | +8.0% |
| 2012 | 34.73 | +18.2% |
| 2013 | 26.3 | -24.3% |
| 2014 | 25.53 | -2.9% |
| 2015 | 21.63 | -15.3% |
| 2016 | 23 | +6.3% |
| 2017 | 22.02 | -4.3% |
| 2018 | 20.25 | -8.0% |
| 2019 | 22.22 | +9.7% |
| 2020 | 13.01 | -41.4% |
| 2021 | 12.84 | -1.3% |
Pakistan compared with similar countries
- Pakistan's 12.84 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5.05, 2.5× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Pakistan's 12.84 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 4.21, 3.0× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 105.44 | 100 | 110.89 | 2 |
| 1990s | 215.8 | 143.68 | 295 | 10 |
| 2000s | 138.63 | 26.19 | 276.74 | 10 |
| 2010s | 25.23 | 20.25 | 34.73 | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.93 | 12.84 | 13.01 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
More environment data for Pakistan
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -10.53 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -7.64 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.373 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.58 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 0.7034 % 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 3.1 % 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 Pakistan?
- Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Pakistan was 12.84 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 Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 295 in 1995.
- What is the lowest change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.84 in 2021.
- How does Pakistan rank for change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances?
- Pakistan ranks 28th out of 162 countries with data for 2021.
- Is change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 56.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pakistan 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).