Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Uruguay
Uruguay: Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances was 3.26 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Uruguay, 1986–2021
Source: UN Environment Programme (2023) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Uruguay is 3.26, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of up 3.2% on the previous year and down 51.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Uruguay peaked at 161.09 in 1989 and was at its lowest, 2.56, in 2018.
That places Uruguay 71st out of 162 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
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 Uruguay, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 100 | — |
| 1989 | 161.09 | +61.1% |
| 1991 | 131.82 | -18.2% |
| 1992 | 92.68 | -29.7% |
| 1993 | 68.38 | -26.2% |
| 1994 | 96.54 | +41.2% |
| 1995 | 73.28 | -24.1% |
| 1996 | 53.06 | -27.6% |
| 1997 | 63.39 | +19.5% |
| 1998 | 61.94 | -2.3% |
| 1999 | 40.58 | -34.5% |
| 2000 | 40.07 | -1.3% |
| 2001 | 43.11 | +7.6% |
| 2002 | 28.62 | -33.6% |
| 2003 | 36.7 | +28.2% |
| 2004 | 32.7 | -10.9% |
| 2005 | 33.78 | +3.3% |
| 2006 | 30.09 | -10.9% |
| 2007 | 15.8 | -47.5% |
| 2008 | 15.29 | -3.2% |
| 2009 | 10.44 | -31.7% |
| 2010 | 8.68 | -16.9% |
| 2011 | 6.7 | -22.8% |
| 2012 | 9.66 | +44.2% |
| 2013 | 4.39 | -54.6% |
| 2014 | 5.05 | +15.0% |
| 2015 | 4.48 | -11.3% |
| 2016 | 4.66 | +4.0% |
| 2017 | 4.73 | +1.5% |
| 2018 | 2.56 | -45.9% |
| 2019 | 3.99 | +55.9% |
| 2020 | 3.16 | -20.8% |
| 2021 | 3.26 | +3.2% |
Uruguay compared with similar countries
- Uruguay's 3.26 is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.82, 4.0× the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Uruguay's 3.26 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 3.08, 1.1× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 130.55 | 100 | 161.09 | 2 |
| 1990s | 75.74 | 40.58 | 131.82 | 9 |
| 2000s | 28.66 | 10.44 | 43.11 | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.49 | 2.56 | 9.66 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.21 | 3.16 | 3.26 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Uruguay
More environment data for Uruguay
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- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -3.3 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.385 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 0.622 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 3.96 % 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 3.64 % 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 Uruguay?
- Change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances in Uruguay was 3.26 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 Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 161.09 in 1989.
- What is the lowest change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.56 in 2018.
- How does Uruguay rank for change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances?
- Uruguay ranks 71st out of 162 countries with data for 2021.
- Is change in the consumption of ozone-depleting substances rising or falling in Uruguay?
- Over the last ten years it is down 51.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uruguay 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).