Mountain Green Cover Index in Burundi

Burundi: Mountain Green Cover Index was 7.32 % in 2021. β–² Rising

Latest (2021)
7.32 %
Change on year
up 6.9%
World rank
20th
of 181 countries
All-time high
7.32 %
in 2021
All-time low
5.08 %
in 2000
Years of data
6
2000–2021

Mountain Green Cover Index in Burundi, 2000–2021

024682000201020212000: 5.1 %2005: 5.4 %2010: 5.7 %2015: 6.2 %2018: 6.8 %2021: 7.3 %

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

Analysis

Burundi recorded 7.32 % for mountain green cover index in 2021. That is the highest value across all 6 years on record.

The figure is up 6.9% on the previous year and up 28.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, mountain green cover index in Burundi peaked at 7.32 % in 2021 and was at its lowest, 5.08 %, in 2000.

That places Burundi 20th out of 181 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 5.25 % 5.08 % 5.43 % 2
2010s 6.24 % 5.72 % 6.85 % 3
2020s 7.32 % 7.32 % 7.32 % 1

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Frequently asked questions

What is mountain green cover index in Burundi?
Mountain green cover index in Burundi was 7.32 % in 2021, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest mountain green cover index recorded in Burundi?
The highest recorded value was 7.32 % in 2021.
What is the lowest mountain green cover index recorded in Burundi?
The lowest recorded value was 5.08 % in 2000.
How does Burundi rank for mountain green cover index?
Burundi ranks 20th out of 181 countries with data for 2021.
Is mountain green cover index rising or falling in Burundi?
Over the last ten years it is up 28.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Burundi 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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