Sub-Saharan Africa vs Syrian Arab Republic: 15.4.2a Mountain green cover area: Remaining moutain area; Land
15.4.2a Mountain green cover area: Remaining moutain area; Land over time
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Syrian Arab Republic
How they compare
Sub-Saharan Africa currently reports 36,296 km2 against 1,918 km2 in Syrian Arab Republic, a difference of 34,378 km2.
That makes Sub-Saharan Africa's figure about 18.9 times Syrian Arab Republic's.
Across all 6 years both countries report, Sub-Saharan Africa has been ahead every year.
Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 6th and Syrian Arab Republic ranks 3rd of 21 groups.
Sub-Saharan Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Sub-Saharan Africa | Syrian Arab Republic | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 33,628 km2 | 2,044 km2 | 31,584 km2 | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| 2010s | 37,169 km2 | 2,002 km2 | 35,166 km2 | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| 2020s | 36,296 km2 | 1,918 km2 | 34,378 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: remaining moutain area; land, Sub-Saharan Africa or Syrian Arab Republic?
- Sub-Saharan Africa, at 36,296 km2 against 1,918 km2 in Syrian Arab Republic as of 2021.
- What is the difference in 15.4.2a mountain green cover area: remaining moutain area; land between Sub-Saharan Africa and Syrian Arab Republic?
- 34,378 km2, with Sub-Saharan Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Sub-Saharan Africa and Syrian Arab Republic?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
- How do Sub-Saharan Africa and Syrian Arab Republic rank globally for 15.4.2a mountain green cover area: remaining moutain area; land?
- Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 6th and Syrian Arab Republic ranks 3rd of 21 groups.
- 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: Sparsely natural vegetated areas — Value. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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