Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances was 16.73 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Saudi Arabia, 1986–2021
Source: UN Environment Programme (2023) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Saudi Arabia recorded 16.73 for change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in 2021.
That represents a change of down 0.1% on the previous year and down 50.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Saudi Arabia peaked at 100 in 1986 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1991.
Saudi Arabia ranks 25th 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 Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 100 | — |
| 1989 | 70.11 | -29.9% |
| 1991 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1992 | 73.2 | — |
| 1993 | 66.83 | -8.7% |
| 1994 | 94.85 | +41.9% |
| 1995 | 84.49 | -10.9% |
| 1996 | 69.63 | -17.6% |
| 1997 | 57.57 | -17.3% |
| 1998 | 60.99 | +5.9% |
| 1999 | 41.73 | -31.6% |
| 2000 | 36.93 | -11.5% |
| 2001 | 39.07 | +5.8% |
| 2002 | 36.62 | -6.3% |
| 2003 | 28.06 | -23.4% |
| 2004 | 30.5 | +8.7% |
| 2005 | 21.78 | -28.6% |
| 2006 | 30.66 | +40.8% |
| 2007 | 30.72 | +0.2% |
| 2008 | 31.25 | +1.7% |
| 2009 | 31.35 | +0.3% |
| 2010 | 30.64 | -2.3% |
| 2011 | 33.84 | +10.4% |
| 2012 | 36.95 | +9.2% |
| 2013 | 27.38 | -25.9% |
| 2014 | 26.3 | -3.9% |
| 2015 | 24.82 | -5.6% |
| 2016 | 20.5 | -17.4% |
| 2017 | 20.16 | -1.7% |
| 2018 | 18.12 | -10.1% |
| 2019 | 18.12 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 16.74 | -7.6% |
| 2021 | 16.73 | -0.1% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 16.73 is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.82, 20.4× the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 16.73 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 4.21, 4.0× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 85.06 | 70.11 | 100 | 2 |
| 1990s | 61.03 | 0 | 94.85 | 9 |
| 2000s | 31.69 | 21.78 | 39.07 | 10 |
| 2010s | 25.68 | 18.12 | 36.95 | 10 |
| 2020s | 16.73 | 16.73 | 16.74 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
More environment data for Saudi Arabia
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -52.52 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -27.86 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.424 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.58 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2.53 % 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 9.62 % 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 Saudi Arabia?
- Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Saudi Arabia was 16.73 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 Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 100 in 1986.
- What is the lowest change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1991.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 25th out of 162 countries with data for 2021.
- Is change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 50.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia 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).