Austria vs Sub-Saharan Africa: 15.4.2a Mountain green cover area: Montane; Land Cover: Tree-covered
15.4.2a Mountain green cover area: Montane; Land Cover: Tree-covered over time
- Austria
- Sub-Saharan Africa
How they compare
Sub-Saharan Africa currently reports 38,027 km2 against 29,422 km2 in Austria, a difference of 8,605 km2.
That makes Sub-Saharan Africa's figure about 1.3 times Austria's.
Across all 6 years both countries report, Sub-Saharan Africa has been ahead every year.
Austria ranks 16th and Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 16th of 110 countries.
Sub-Saharan Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Austria | Sub-Saharan Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 30,076 km2 | 39,128 km2 | 9,051 km2 | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| 2010s | 29,520 km2 | 38,640 km2 | 9,120 km2 | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| 2020s | 29,422 km2 | 38,027 km2 | 8,604 km2 | Sub-Saharan Africa |
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: tree-covered, Austria or Sub-Saharan Africa?
- Sub-Saharan Africa, at 38,027 km2 against 29,422 km2 in Austria as of 2021.
- What is the difference in 15.4.2a mountain green cover area: montane; land cover: tree-covered between Austria and Sub-Saharan Africa?
- 8,605 km2, with Sub-Saharan Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Austria and Sub-Saharan Africa?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
- How do Austria and Sub-Saharan Africa rank globally for 15.4.2a mountain green cover area: montane; land cover: tree-covered?
- Austria ranks 16th and Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 16th 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: Tree-covered areas — Value. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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