Mountain Green Cover Index in Central and Southern Asia

Central and Southern Asia: Mountain Green Cover Index was 2.05 % in 2021. β–² Rising

Latest (2021)
2.05 %
Change on year
up 8.5%
Rank
5th
of 9 groups
All-time high
2.05 %
in 2021
All-time low
1.11 %
in 2000
Years of data
6
2000–2021

Mountain Green Cover Index in Central and Southern Asia, 2000–2021

00.511.522000201020212000: 1.1 %2005: 1.4 %2010: 1.5 %2015: 1.7 %2018: 1.9 %2021: 2 %

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for mountain green cover index in Central and Southern Asia is 2.05 %, measured in 2021. That is the highest value across all 6 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.5% on the previous year and up 40.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, mountain green cover index in Central and Southern Asia peaked at 2.05 % in 2021 and was at its lowest, 1.11 %, in 2000.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 1.24 % 1.11 % 1.36 % 2
2010s 1.68 % 1.46 % 1.89 % 3
2020s 2.05 % 2.05 % 2.05 % 1

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  4. 4 Montserrat, United Kingdom-British Overseas Territory 6.79 % compare
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  6. 5 Lebanon 17.21 % compare
  7. 6 Rwanda 13.83 % compare
  8. 7 Liechtenstein, Principality of 13.37 % compare
  9. 7 Saint Helena 3.66 % compare
  10. 8 El Salvador 12.02 % compare

See the full ranking of 206 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is mountain green cover index in Central and Southern Asia?
Mountain green cover index in Central and Southern Asia was 2.05 % in 2021, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest mountain green cover index recorded in Central and Southern Asia?
The highest recorded value was 2.05 % in 2021.
What is the lowest mountain green cover index recorded in Central and Southern Asia?
The lowest recorded value was 1.11 % in 2000.
How does Central and Southern Asia rank for mountain green cover index?
Central and Southern Asia ranks 5th out of 9 groups with data for 2021.
Is mountain green cover index rising or falling in Central and Southern Asia?
Over the last ten years it is up 40.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Central and Southern Asia 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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