15.4.2a Mountain green cover area: Montane; Land Cover: Inland water in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: 15.4.2a Mountain green cover area: Montane; Land Cover: Inland water was 220.2 km2 in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)
220.2 km2
Change on year
up 0.2%
World rank
24th
of 110 countries
All-time high
220.2 km2
in 2021
All-time low
192.9 km2
in 2000
Years of data
6
2000–2021

15.4.2a Mountain green cover area: Montane; Land Cover: Inland water in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 2000–2021

0501001502002000201020212000: 192.9 km22005: 213.1 km22010: 218.3 km22015: 219.4 km22018: 219.8 km22021: 220.2 km2

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

Analysis

In 2021, 15.4.2a mountain green cover area: montane; land cover: inland water in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland stood at 220.2 km2. That is the highest value across all 6 years on record.

The figure is up 0.2% on the previous year and up 0.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, 15.4.2a mountain green cover area: montane; land cover: inland water in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 220.2 km2 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 192.9 km2, in 2000.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 24th of 110 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

15.4.2a Mountain green cover area: Montane; Land Cover: Inland water in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year

Annual values for 15.4.2a Mountain green cover area: Montane; Land Cover: Inland water bodies — Value in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 2000 to 2021.
Year km2 Change
2000 192.9 km2
2005 213.1 km2 +10.5%
2010 218.3 km2 +2.4%
2015 219.4 km2 +0.5%
2018 219.8 km2 +0.2%
2021 220.2 km2 +0.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 203 km2 192.9 km2 213.1 km2 2
2010s 219.17 km2 218.3 km2 219.8 km2 3
2020s 220.2 km2 220.2 km2 220.2 km2 1

Countries ranked near United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

  1. 21 Italy 309.2 km2 compare
  2. 22 Romania 263.9 km2 compare
  3. 23 South Africa 247 km2 compare
  4. 25 Colombia 216.7 km2 compare
  5. 26 Albania 211.6 km2 compare
  6. 27 Georgia 186.2 km2 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is 15.4.2a mountain green cover area: montane; land cover: inland water in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
15.4.2a mountain green cover area: montane; land cover: inland water in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 220.2 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 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 220.2 km2 in 2021.
What is the lowest 15.4.2a mountain green cover area: montane; land cover: inland water recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was 192.9 km2 in 2000.
How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for 15.4.2a mountain green cover area: montane; land cover: inland water?
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 24th 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 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is up 0.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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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