Austria vs Europe: 15.4.2a Mountain green cover area: Alpine; Land Cover: Artificial

Austria
46.5 km2
in 2021
Europe
787.6 km2
in 2021
Austria rank
5th
Europe rank
7th

15.4.2a Mountain green cover area: Alpine; Land Cover: Artificial over time

  • Austria
  • Europe
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How they compare

Europe currently reports 787.6 km2 against 46.5 km2 in Austria, a difference of 741.1 km2.

That makes Europe's figure about 16.9 times Austria's.

Across all 6 years both countries report, Europe has been ahead every year.

Austria ranks 5th and Europe ranks 7th of 57 countries.

Europe has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Austria Europe Difference Ahead
2000s 20.45 km2 475.05 km2 454.6 km2 Europe
2010s 43.1 km2 642.63 km2 599.53 km2 Europe
2020s 46.5 km2 787.6 km2 741.1 km2 Europe

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 15.4.2a mountain green cover area: alpine; land cover: artificial, Austria or Europe?
Europe, at 787.6 km2 against 46.5 km2 in Austria as of 2021.
What is the difference in 15.4.2a mountain green cover area: alpine; land cover: artificial between Austria and Europe?
741.1 km2, with Europe ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Austria and Europe?
6 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Austria and Europe rank globally for 15.4.2a mountain green cover area: alpine; land cover: artificial?
Austria ranks 5th and Europe ranks 7th of 57 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as 15.4.2a Mountain green cover area: Alpine; Land Cover: Artificial surfaces — Value. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
15.4.2a Mountain green cover area: Alpine; Land Cover: Artificial surfaces — Value
Unit
km2
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
82 places, 492 data points, 2000–2021
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