Mountain green cover area in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Mountain green cover area was 168.2 in 2021. ▲ Rising
Mountain green cover area in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 2000–2021
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for mountain green cover area in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is 168.2, measured in 2021. That is the highest value across all 6 years on record.
The figure is up 13.3% on the previous year and up 80.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mountain green cover area in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 168.2 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 49.6, in 2000.
That places United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 116th out of 196 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
Mountain green cover area in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 49.6 | — |
| 2005 | 62.7 | +26.4% |
| 2010 | 93.3 | +48.8% |
| 2015 | 128.8 | +38.0% |
| 2018 | 148.5 | +15.3% |
| 2021 | 168.2 | +13.3% |
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's 168.2 is above the median for high income countries, which is 168.2, 1.0× the median. (53 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's 168.2 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 420.45, 40% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 56.15 | 49.6 | 62.7 | 2 |
| 2010s | 123.53 | 93.3 | 148.5 | 3 |
| 2020s | 168.2 | 168.2 | 168.2 | 1 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- 113 Cuba 183.8 compare
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- 116 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 168.2 compare
- 118 New Caledonia 158.6 compare
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More development goals data for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- Red List Index 0.9592 (2025)
- Number of refugees per 100,000 population, by country of origin 0.4861 (2025)
- Manufacturing value added per capita 3,800 (2025)
- Number of transboundary breeds 280 (2025)
- Number of transboundary breeds (not extinct) 271 (2025)
- Number of transboundary breeds with unknown risk status 157 (2025)
- Number of local breeds with unknown risk status 171 (2025)
- Number of local breeds (not extinct) 263 (2025)
- Number of local breeds kept in the country 335 (2025)
- Infant deaths 2,835 (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is mountain green cover area in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Mountain green cover area in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 168.2 in 2021, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest mountain green cover area recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 168.2 in 2021.
- What is the lowest mountain green cover area recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 49.6 in 2000.
- How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for mountain green cover area?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 116th out of 196 countries with data for 2021.
- Is mountain green cover area rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 80.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Mountain green cover area (square kilometres). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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