15.4.2a Mountain green cover area: Alpine; Land Cover: Tree-covered in France

France: 15.4.2a Mountain green cover area: Alpine; Land Cover: Tree-covered was 545.4 km2 in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)
545.4 km2
Change on year
up 0.0%
World rank
15th
of 57 countries
All-time high
545.4 km2
in 2021
All-time low
504.2 km2
in 2000
Years of data
6
2000–2021

15.4.2a Mountain green cover area: Alpine; Land Cover: Tree-covered in France, 2000–2021

02004006002000201020212000: 504.2 km22005: 513.7 km22010: 535 km22015: 544.9 km22018: 545.2 km22021: 545.4 km2

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in km2.

Analysis

The most recent figure for 15.4.2a mountain green cover area: alpine; land cover: tree-covered in France is 545.4 km2, measured in 2021. That is the highest value across all 6 years on record.

The figure is up 1.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, 15.4.2a mountain green cover area: alpine; land cover: tree-covered in France peaked at 545.4 km2 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 504.2 km2, in 2000.

France ranks 15th of 57 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

15.4.2a Mountain green cover area: Alpine; Land Cover: Tree-covered in France, year by year

Annual values for 15.4.2a Mountain green cover area: Alpine; Land Cover: Tree-covered areas — Value in France, 2000 to 2021.
Year km2 Change
2000 504.2 km2
2005 513.7 km2 +1.9%
2010 535 km2 +4.1%
2015 544.9 km2 +1.9%
2018 545.2 km2 +0.1%
2021 545.4 km2 +0.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 508.95 km2 504.2 km2 513.7 km2 2
2010s 541.7 km2 535 km2 545.2 km2 3
2020s 545.4 km2 545.4 km2 545.4 km2 1

Countries ranked near France

  1. 12 Italy 838.7 km2 compare
  2. 13 Japan 692.4 km2 compare
  3. 14 Switzerland 644.4 km2 compare
  4. 16 Mongolia 467.5 km2 compare
  5. 17 Georgia 356.8 km2 compare
  6. 18 Nepal 301.5 km2 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is 15.4.2a mountain green cover area: alpine; land cover: tree-covered in France?
15.4.2a mountain green cover area: alpine; land cover: tree-covered in France was 545.4 km2 in 2021, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest 15.4.2a mountain green cover area: alpine; land cover: tree-covered recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 545.4 km2 in 2021.
What is the lowest 15.4.2a mountain green cover area: alpine; land cover: tree-covered recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was 504.2 km2 in 2000.
How does France rank for 15.4.2a mountain green cover area: alpine; land cover: tree-covered?
France ranks 15th out of 57 countries with data for 2021.
Is 15.4.2a mountain green cover area: alpine; land cover: tree-covered rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is up 1.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this France data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of 15.4.2a Mountain green cover area: Alpine; Land Cover: Tree-covered areas — Value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
15.4.2a Mountain green cover area: Alpine; Land Cover: Tree-covered areas — Value
Unit
km2
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
82 places, 492 data points, 2000–2021
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