China vs South Africa: Mountain green cover area
China
139,978
in 2021
South Africa
16,526
in 2021
China rank
1st
South Africa rank
4th
Mountain green cover area over time
- China
- South Africa
How they compare
China currently reports 139,978 against 16,526 in South Africa, a difference of 123,452.
That makes China's figure about 8.5 times South Africa's.
Across all 6 years both countries report, China has been ahead every year.
China ranks 1st and South Africa ranks 4th of 168 countries.
China has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 59,517 | 13,885 | 45,632 | China |
| 2010s | 94,342 | 14,591 | 79,751 | China |
| 2020s | 139,978 | 16,526 | 123,452 | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher mountain green cover area, China or South Africa?
- China, at 139,978 against 16,526 in South Africa as of 2021.
- What is the difference in mountain green cover area between China and South Africa?
- 123,452, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and South Africa?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
- How do China and South Africa rank globally for mountain green cover area?
- China ranks 1st and South Africa ranks 4th of 168 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as Mountain green cover area (square kilometres). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.