Mountain Green Cover Index in Belgium

Belgium: Mountain Green Cover Index was 5.44 % in 2021. β–¬ Flat

Latest (2021)
5.44 %
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
30th
of 181 countries
All-time high
5.44 %
in 2015
All-time low
5.32 %
in 2005
Years of data
6
2000–2021

Mountain Green Cover Index in Belgium, 2000–2021

02462000201020212000: 5.3 %2005: 5.3 %2010: 5.4 %2015: 5.4 %2018: 5.4 %2021: 5.4 %

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

Analysis

In 2021, mountain green cover index in Belgium stood at 5.44 %. That is the highest value across all 6 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, mountain green cover index in Belgium peaked at 5.44 % in 2015 and was at its lowest, 5.32 %, in 2005.

Belgium ranks 30th of 181 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 5.33 % 5.32 % 5.35 % 2
2010s 5.43 % 5.4 % 5.44 % 3
2020s 5.44 % 5.44 % 5.44 % 1

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  1. 27 Switzerland 5.72 % compare
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  4. 31 Malawi 5.36 % compare
  5. 32 Syrian Arab Republic 5.35 % compare
  6. 33 Armenia 5.14 % compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is mountain green cover index in Belgium?
Mountain green cover index in Belgium was 5.44 % in 2021, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest mountain green cover index recorded in Belgium?
The highest recorded value was 5.44 % in 2015.
What is the lowest mountain green cover index recorded in Belgium?
The lowest recorded value was 5.32 % in 2005.
How does Belgium rank for mountain green cover index?
Belgium ranks 30th out of 181 countries with data for 2021.
Is mountain green cover index rising or falling in Belgium?
Over the last ten years it is up 0.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Belgium 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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