Mountain Green Cover Index in Central Asia

Central Asia: Mountain Green Cover Index was 1.82 % in 2021. β–² Rising

Latest (2021)
1.82 %
Change on year
up 6.4%
Rank
13th
of 25 groups
All-time high
1.82 %
in 2021
All-time low
1.18 %
in 2000
Years of data
6
2000–2021

Mountain Green Cover Index in Central Asia, 2000–2021

00.511.522000201020212000: 1.2 %2005: 1.3 %2010: 1.4 %2015: 1.6 %2018: 1.7 %2021: 1.8 %

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for mountain green cover index in Central Asia is 1.82 %, measured in 2021. That is the highest value across all 6 years on record.

That represents a change of up 6.4% on the previous year and up 29.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, mountain green cover index in Central Asia peaked at 1.82 % in 2021 and was at its lowest, 1.18 %, in 2000.

That places Central Asia 13th out of 25 groups with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 1.26 % 1.18 % 1.34 % 2
2010s 1.56 % 1.41 % 1.71 % 3
2020s 1.82 % 1.82 % 1.82 % 1

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  5. 14 Andorra 10.4 % compare
  6. 15 Guatemala 9.09 % compare
  7. 16 Republic of Korea 8.72 % compare

See the full ranking of 206 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is mountain green cover index in Central Asia?
Mountain green cover index in Central Asia was 1.82 % in 2021, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest mountain green cover index recorded in Central Asia?
The highest recorded value was 1.82 % in 2021.
What is the lowest mountain green cover index recorded in Central Asia?
The lowest recorded value was 1.18 % in 2000.
How does Central Asia rank for mountain green cover index?
Central Asia ranks 13th out of 25 groups with data for 2021.
Is mountain green cover index rising or falling in Central Asia?
Over the last ten years it is up 29.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Central 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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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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