Australia vs United States of America: 15.4.2a Mountain green cover area: Montane; Land Cover: Inland water
15.4.2a Mountain green cover area: Montane; Land Cover: Inland water over time
- Australia
- United States of America
How they compare
United States of America currently reports 12,519 km2 against 876 km2 in Australia, a difference of 11,643 km2.
That makes United States of America's figure about 14.3 times Australia's.
Across all 6 years both countries report, United States of America has been ahead every year.
Australia ranks 11th and United States of America ranks 9th of 110 countries.
United States of America has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Australia | United States of America | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 854.25 km2 | 13,042 km2 | 12,188 km2 | United States of America |
| 2010s | 845.97 km2 | 12,143 km2 | 11,297 km2 | United States of America |
| 2020s | 876 km2 | 12,519 km2 | 11,643 km2 | United States of America |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher 15.4.2a mountain green cover area: montane; land cover: inland water, Australia or United States of America?
- United States of America, at 12,519 km2 against 876 km2 in Australia as of 2021.
- What is the difference in 15.4.2a mountain green cover area: montane; land cover: inland water between Australia and United States of America?
- 11,643 km2, with United States of America ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Australia and United States of America?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
- How do Australia and United States of America rank globally for 15.4.2a mountain green cover area: montane; land cover: inland water?
- Australia ranks 11th and United States of America ranks 9th of 110 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as 15.4.2a Mountain green cover area: Montane; Land Cover: Inland water bodies — Value. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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