India vs Small island developing States (SIDS): 15.4.2a Mountain green cover area: Total; Land Cover: Inland water
15.4.2a Mountain green cover area: Total; Land Cover: Inland water over time
- India
- Small island developing States (SIDS)
How they compare
India currently reports 3,354 km2 against 794.3 km2 in Small island developing States (SIDS), a difference of 2,560 km2.
That makes India's figure about 4.2 times Small island developing States (SIDS)'s.
Across all 6 years both countries report, India has been ahead every year.
India ranks 7th and Small island developing States (SIDS) ranks 8th of 170 countries.
India has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | India | Small island developing States (SIDS) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2,518 km2 | 620.6 km2 | 1,897 km2 | India |
| 2010s | 3,034 km2 | 726.7 km2 | 2,307 km2 | India |
| 2020s | 3,354 km2 | 794.3 km2 | 2,560 km2 | India |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher 15.4.2a mountain green cover area: total; land cover: inland water, India or Small island developing States (SIDS)?
- India, at 3,354 km2 against 794.3 km2 in Small island developing States (SIDS) as of 2021.
- What is the difference in 15.4.2a mountain green cover area: total; land cover: inland water between India and Small island developing States (SIDS)?
- 2,560 km2, with India ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for India and Small island developing States (SIDS)?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
- How do India and Small island developing States (SIDS) rank globally for 15.4.2a mountain green cover area: total; land cover: inland water?
- India ranks 7th and Small island developing States (SIDS) ranks 8th of 170 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as 15.4.2a Mountain green cover area: Total; 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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