Latin America and the Caribbean vs South Africa: Mountain green cover area

Latin America and the Caribbean
84,655
in 2021
South Africa
16,526
in 2021
Latin America and the Caribbean rank
6th
South Africa rank
5th

Mountain green cover area over time

  • Latin America and the Caribbean
  • South Africa
20.0k40.0k60.0k80.0k200020102021

How they compare

Latin America and the Caribbean currently reports 84,655 against 16,526 in South Africa, a difference of 68,129.

That makes Latin America and the Caribbean's figure about 5.1 times South Africa's.

Across all 6 years both countries report, Latin America and the Caribbean has been ahead every year.

Latin America and the Caribbean ranks 6th and South Africa ranks 5th of 22 groups.

Latin America and the Caribbean has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Latin America and the Caribbean South Africa Difference Ahead
2000s 49,911 13,885 36,026 Latin America and the Caribbean
2010s 72,212 14,591 57,621 Latin America and the Caribbean
2020s 84,655 16,526 68,130 Latin America and the Caribbean

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher mountain green cover area, Latin America and the Caribbean or South Africa?
Latin America and the Caribbean, at 84,655 against 16,526 in South Africa as of 2021.
What is the difference in mountain green cover area between Latin America and the Caribbean and South Africa?
68,129, with Latin America and the Caribbean ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Latin America and the Caribbean and South Africa?
6 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Latin America and the Caribbean and South Africa rank globally for mountain green cover area?
Latin America and the Caribbean ranks 6th and South Africa ranks 5th of 22 groups.
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.

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About this data

Indicator
Mountain green cover area (square kilometres)
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
218 places, 1,308 data points, 2000–2021
Last refreshed