Malaysia vs World: 15.4.2a Mountain Green Cover Index: Total; Land Cover: Tree-covered

Malaysia
96.26 %
in 2021
World
38.36 %
in 2021
Malaysia rank
10th
World rank
10th

15.4.2a Mountain Green Cover Index: Total; Land Cover: Tree-covered over time

  • Malaysia
  • World
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How they compare

Malaysia currently reports 96.26 % against 38.36 % in World, a difference of 57.9 %.

That makes Malaysia's figure about 2.5 times World's.

Across all 6 years both countries report, Malaysia has been ahead every year.

Malaysia ranks 10th and World ranks 10th of 170 countries.

Malaysia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Malaysia World Difference Ahead
2000s 97.31 % 39.04 % 58.27 % Malaysia
2010s 96.48 % 38.69 % 57.79 % Malaysia
2020s 96.26 % 38.36 % 57.9 % Malaysia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 15.4.2a mountain green cover index: total; land cover: tree-covered, Malaysia or World?
Malaysia, at 96.26 % against 38.36 % in World as of 2021.
What is the difference in 15.4.2a mountain green cover index: total; land cover: tree-covered between Malaysia and World?
57.9 %, with Malaysia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Malaysia and World?
6 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Malaysia and World rank globally for 15.4.2a mountain green cover index: total; land cover: tree-covered?
Malaysia ranks 10th and World ranks 10th 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 Index: Total; 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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Indicator
15.4.2a Mountain Green Cover Index: Total; Land Cover: Tree-covered areas — Value
Unit
%
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
206 places, 1,236 data points, 2000–2021
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