Myanmar vs South Africa: 15.4.2a Mountain green cover area: Remaining moutain area; Land
15.4.2a Mountain green cover area: Remaining moutain area; Land over time
- Myanmar
- South Africa
How they compare
Myanmar currently reports 306,388 km2 against 289,675 km2 in South Africa, a difference of 16,713 km2.
That makes Myanmar's figure about 1.1 times South Africa's.
Across all 6 years both countries report, Myanmar has been ahead every year.
Myanmar ranks 7th and South Africa ranks 8th of 145 countries.
Myanmar has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Myanmar | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 308,767 km2 | 289,156 km2 | 19,612 km2 | Myanmar |
| 2010s | 307,578 km2 | 288,140 km2 | 19,438 km2 | Myanmar |
| 2020s | 306,388 km2 | 289,675 km2 | 16,713 km2 | Myanmar |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher 15.4.2a mountain green cover area: remaining moutain area; land, Myanmar or South Africa?
- Myanmar, at 306,388 km2 against 289,675 km2 in South Africa as of 2021.
- What is the difference in 15.4.2a mountain green cover area: remaining moutain area; land between Myanmar and South Africa?
- 16,713 km2, with Myanmar ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Myanmar and South Africa?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
- How do Myanmar and South Africa rank globally for 15.4.2a mountain green cover area: remaining moutain area; land?
- Myanmar ranks 7th and South Africa ranks 8th of 145 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as 15.4.2a Mountain green cover area: Remaining moutain area; Land Cover: MGCI — Value. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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