15.4.2a Mountain green cover area: Montane; Land Cover: MGCI — Value in South Africa
South Africa: 15.4.2a Mountain green cover area: Montane; Land Cover: MGCI — Value was 94,515 km2 in 2021. ▬ Flat
15.4.2a Mountain green cover area: Montane; Land Cover: MGCI — Value in South Africa, 2000–2021
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: mgci — value in South Africa is 94,515 km2, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of up 2.2% on the previous year and down 0.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 15.4.2a mountain green cover area: montane; land cover: mgci — value in South Africa peaked at 94,535 km2 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 92,501 km2, in 2018.
That places South Africa 17th out of 110 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.
15.4.2a Mountain green cover area: Montane; Land Cover: MGCI — Value in South Africa, year by year
| Year | km2 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 93,767 km2 | — |
| 2005 | 94,151 km2 | +0.4% |
| 2010 | 94,535 km2 | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 94,257 km2 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 92,501 km2 | -1.9% |
| 2021 | 94,515 km2 | +2.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 93,959 km2 | 93,767 km2 | 94,151 km2 | 2 |
| 2010s | 93,764 km2 | 92,501 km2 | 94,535 km2 | 3 |
| 2020s | 94,515 km2 | 94,515 km2 | 94,515 km2 | 1 |
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- Standard Deviation 0.275 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.05 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 15.4.2a mountain green cover area: montane; land cover: mgci — value in South Africa?
- 15.4.2a mountain green cover area: montane; land cover: mgci — value in South Africa was 94,515 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: mgci — value recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 94,535 km2 in 2010.
- What is the lowest 15.4.2a mountain green cover area: montane; land cover: mgci — value recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 92,501 km2 in 2018.
- How does South Africa rank for 15.4.2a mountain green cover area: montane; land cover: mgci — value?
- South Africa ranks 17th out of 110 countries with data for 2021.
- Is 15.4.2a mountain green cover area: montane; land cover: mgci — value rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this South Africa 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: MGCI — Value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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