Ozone depleting substances index in South Africa
South Africa: Ozone depleting substances index was 0.48 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Ozone depleting substances index in South Africa, 1986–2021
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for ozone depleting substances index in South Africa is 0.48, measured in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 34 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 15.8% on the previous year and down 86.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, ozone depleting substances index in South Africa peaked at 131.69 in 1989 and was at its lowest, 0.48, in 2021.
South Africa ranks 118th of 162 groups 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 115.84 | 100 | 131.69 | 2 |
| 1990s | 27.97 | 4.28 | 100.3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.04 | 2.96 | 4.98 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.92 | 0.73 | 4.14 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.525 | 0.48 | 0.57 | 2 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More environment data for South Africa
- Land area equipped for irrigation — Share in Cropland 18.04 % (2024)
- Land area equipped for irrigation — Area 2,240 1000 ha (2024)
- Inland waters — Area 600 1000 ha (2024)
- Permanent meadows and pastures — Share in Land area 69.19 % (2024)
- Permanent meadows and pastures — Share in Agricultural land 87.12 % (2024)
- Permanent meadows and pastures — Area 83,928 1000 ha (2024)
- Permanent crops — Share in Agricultural land 0.43 % (2024)
- Permanent crops — Area 413 1000 ha (2024)
- Arable land — Share in Agricultural land 12.46 % (2024)
- Arable land — Area 12,000 1000 ha (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ozone depleting substances index in South Africa?
- Ozone depleting substances index in South Africa was 0.48 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest ozone depleting substances index recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 131.69 in 1989.
- What is the lowest ozone depleting substances index recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.48 in 2021.
- How does South Africa rank for ozone depleting substances index?
- South Africa ranks 118th out of 162 groups with data for 2021.
- Is ozone depleting substances index rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 86.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Ozone depleting substances index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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