Mountain Green Cover Index in Australia

Australia: Mountain Green Cover Index was 1.54 % in 2021. β–² Rising

Latest (2021)
1.54 %
Change on year
up 4.1%
World rank
102nd
of 181 countries
All-time high
1.54 %
in 2021
All-time low
1.13 %
in 2000
Years of data
6
2000–2021

Mountain Green Cover Index in Australia, 2000–2021

00.511.52000201020212000: 1.1 %2005: 1.3 %2010: 1.3 %2015: 1.4 %2018: 1.5 %2021: 1.5 %

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for mountain green cover index in Australia is 1.54 %, measured in 2021. That is the highest value across all 6 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.1% on the previous year and up 15.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, mountain green cover index in Australia peaked at 1.54 % in 2021 and was at its lowest, 1.13 %, in 2000.

Australia ranks 102nd of 181 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 1.21 % 1.13 % 1.28 % 2
2010s 1.41 % 1.33 % 1.48 % 3
2020s 1.54 % 1.54 % 1.54 % 1

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  4. 104 Ethiopia 1.46 % compare
  5. 105 United Republic of Tanzania 1.45 % compare

See the full ranking of 206 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is mountain green cover index in Australia?
Mountain green cover index in Australia was 1.54 % in 2021, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest mountain green cover index recorded in Australia?
The highest recorded value was 1.54 % in 2021.
What is the lowest mountain green cover index recorded in Australia?
The lowest recorded value was 1.13 % in 2000.
How does Australia rank for mountain green cover index?
Australia ranks 102nd out of 181 countries with data for 2021.
Is mountain green cover index rising or falling in Australia?
Over the last ten years it is up 15.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Australia data come from?
The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Mountain Green Cover Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Mountain Green Cover Index
Unit
%
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
206 places, 1,236 data points, 2000–2021
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