Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in United States
United States: Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances was -0.43 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in United States, 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 United States stood at -0.43.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 14.0% on the previous year and down 195.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in United States peaked at 112.07 in 1989 and was at its lowest, -0.82, in 1997.
United States ranks 162nd of 162 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
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 | 106.03 | 100 | 112.07 | 2 |
| 1990s | 28.19 | -0.82 | 64.01 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3 | 1.1 | 6.08 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.017 | -0.64 | 0.64 | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.465 | -0.5 | -0.43 | 2 |
Countries ranked near United States
- 160 Andorra -0.01 compare
- 161 New Zealand -0.15 compare
More environment data for United States
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF 5,913 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF per capita 17.39 t CO2e/capita (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture 257.35 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) 9.47 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) 418.87 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) 1.54 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 843.36 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 2 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) 3.59 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste 149.52 Mt CO2e (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in United States?
- Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in United States was -0.43 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 United States?
- The highest recorded value was 112.07 in 1989.
- What is the lowest change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.82 in 1997.
- How does United States rank for change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances?
- United States ranks 162nd out of 162 countries with data for 2021.
- Is change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is down 195.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States 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).