Namibia vs South Africa: 15.2.1 Above-ground biomass in forest — Value
15.2.1 Above-ground biomass in forest — Value over time
- Namibia
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 67.72 t/ha against 67.4 t/ha in Namibia, a difference of 0.32 t/ha.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 6 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Namibia ahead.
Namibia ranks 146th and South Africa ranks 144th of 188 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Namibia averaged higher in 3 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Namibia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 67.4 t/ha | 66.95 t/ha | 0.45 t/ha | Namibia |
| 2000s | 67.4 t/ha | 67.19 t/ha | 0.21 t/ha | Namibia |
| 2010s | 67.4 t/ha | 67.47 t/ha | 0.07 t/ha | South Africa |
| 2020s | 67.4 t/ha | 64.61 t/ha | 2.79 t/ha | Namibia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher 15.2.1 above-ground biomass in forest — value, Namibia or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 67.72 t/ha against 67.4 t/ha in Namibia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in 15.2.1 above-ground biomass in forest — value between Namibia and South Africa?
- 0.32 t/ha, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Namibia and South Africa?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do Namibia and South Africa rank globally for 15.2.1 above-ground biomass in forest — value?
- Namibia ranks 146th and South Africa ranks 144th of 188 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as 15.2.1 Above-ground biomass in forest — Value. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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