Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Panama
Panama: Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances was 7.51 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Panama, 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 Panama stood at 7.51. That is the lowest value across all 34 years on record.
That represents a change of down 4.5% on the previous year and down 54.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Panama peaked at 306.26 in 1995 and was at its lowest, 7.51, in 2021.
Panama ranks 39th 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 Panama, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 100 | — |
| 1989 | 170.08 | +70.1% |
| 1990 | 187.61 | +10.3% |
| 1991 | 281.07 | +49.8% |
| 1992 | 131.04 | -53.4% |
| 1993 | 261.24 | +99.4% |
| 1994 | 186.92 | -28.4% |
| 1995 | 306.26 | +63.8% |
| 1996 | 247.18 | -19.3% |
| 1997 | 257.9 | +4.3% |
| 1998 | 251.43 | -2.5% |
| 1999 | 218.23 | -13.2% |
| 2000 | 181.63 | -16.8% |
| 2001 | 134.1 | -26.2% |
| 2002 | 142.45 | +6.2% |
| 2003 | 128.53 | -9.8% |
| 2004 | 106.12 | -17.4% |
| 2005 | 78.84 | -25.7% |
| 2006 | 45.09 | -42.8% |
| 2007 | 30.27 | -32.9% |
| 2008 | 27.97 | -7.6% |
| 2009 | 17.4 | -37.8% |
| 2010 | 17.12 | -1.6% |
| 2011 | 16.62 | -2.9% |
| 2012 | 22.8 | +37.2% |
| 2013 | 14.87 | -34.8% |
| 2014 | 13.38 | -10.0% |
| 2015 | 12.2 | -8.8% |
| 2016 | 12.77 | +4.7% |
| 2017 | 11.5 | -9.9% |
| 2018 | 11.37 | -1.1% |
| 2019 | 9.99 | -12.1% |
| 2020 | 7.86 | -21.3% |
| 2021 | 7.51 | -4.5% |
Panama compared with similar countries
- Panama's 7.51 is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.82, 9.2× the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Panama's 7.51 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 3.08, 2.4× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 135.04 | 100 | 170.08 | 2 |
| 1990s | 232.89 | 131.04 | 306.26 | 10 |
| 2000s | 89.24 | 17.4 | 181.63 | 10 |
| 2010s | 14.26 | 9.99 | 22.8 | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.69 | 7.51 | 7.86 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Panama
More environment data for Panama
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 5.66 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 0.274 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.86 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -1.41 % 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 -0.2493 % 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 Panama?
- Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Panama was 7.51 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 Panama?
- The highest recorded value was 306.26 in 1995.
- What is the lowest change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances recorded in Panama?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.51 in 2021.
- How does Panama rank for change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances?
- Panama ranks 39th out of 162 countries with data for 2021.
- Is change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances rising or falling in Panama?
- Over the last ten years it is down 54.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Panama 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).