15.4.2a Mountain green cover area: Montane; Land Cover: Inland water in India

India: 15.4.2a Mountain green cover area: Montane; Land Cover: Inland water was 130.4 km2 in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)
130.4 km2
Change on year
down 2.4%
World rank
33rd
of 110 countries
All-time high
136.8 km2
in 2015
All-time low
56.4 km2
in 2005
Years of data
6
2000–2021

15.4.2a Mountain green cover area: Montane; Land Cover: Inland water in India, 2000–2021

0501001502000201020212000: 61.4 km22005: 56.4 km22010: 70.6 km22015: 136.8 km22018: 133.6 km22021: 130.4 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: montane; land cover: inland water in India is 130.4 km2, measured in 2021.

The figure is down 2.4% on the previous year and up 84.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, 15.4.2a mountain green cover area: montane; land cover: inland water in India peaked at 136.8 km2 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 56.4 km2, in 2005.

India ranks 33rd of 110 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

15.4.2a Mountain green cover area: Montane; Land Cover: Inland water in India, year by year

Annual values for 15.4.2a Mountain green cover area: Montane; Land Cover: Inland water bodies — Value in India, 2000 to 2021.
Year km2 Change
2000 61.4 km2
2005 56.4 km2 -8.1%
2010 70.6 km2 +25.2%
2015 136.8 km2 +93.8%
2018 133.6 km2 -2.3%
2021 130.4 km2 -2.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 58.9 km2 56.4 km2 61.4 km2 2
2010s 113.67 km2 70.6 km2 136.8 km2 3
2020s 130.4 km2 130.4 km2 130.4 km2 1

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  5. 35 Serbia 90.3 km2 compare
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Frequently asked questions

What is 15.4.2a mountain green cover area: montane; land cover: inland water in India?
15.4.2a mountain green cover area: montane; land cover: inland water in India was 130.4 km2 in 2021, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest 15.4.2a mountain green cover area: montane; land cover: inland water recorded in India?
The highest recorded value was 136.8 km2 in 2015.
What is the lowest 15.4.2a mountain green cover area: montane; land cover: inland water recorded in India?
The lowest recorded value was 56.4 km2 in 2005.
How does India rank for 15.4.2a mountain green cover area: montane; land cover: inland water?
India ranks 33rd out of 110 countries with data for 2021.
Is 15.4.2a mountain green cover area: montane; land cover: inland water rising or falling in India?
Over the last ten years it is up 84.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this India 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: Montane; Land Cover: Inland water bodies — Value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
15.4.2a Mountain green cover area: Montane; Land Cover: Inland water bodies — Value
Unit
km2
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
142 places, 852 data points, 2000–2021
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