15.4.2a Mountain green cover area: Remaining moutain area; Land in Northern Africa
Northern Africa: 15.4.2a Mountain green cover area: Remaining moutain area; Land was 7,179 km2 in 2021. ▲ Rising
15.4.2a Mountain green cover area: Remaining moutain area; Land in Northern 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: remaining moutain area; land in Northern Africa is 7,179 km2, measured in 2021. That is the highest value across all 6 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.9% on the previous year and up 42.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 15.4.2a mountain green cover area: remaining moutain area; land in Northern Africa peaked at 7,179 km2 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 4,012 km2, in 2000.
That places Northern Africa 15th out of 21 groups with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
15.4.2a Mountain green cover area: Remaining moutain area; Land in Northern Africa, year by year
| Year | km2 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 4,012 km2 | — |
| 2005 | 4,626 km2 | +15.3% |
| 2010 | 5,050 km2 | +9.2% |
| 2015 | 6,017 km2 | +19.1% |
| 2018 | 6,714 km2 | +11.6% |
| 2021 | 7,179 km2 | +6.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4,318 km2 | 4,012 km2 | 4,626 km2 | 2 |
| 2010s | 5,927 km2 | 5,050 km2 | 6,714 km2 | 3 |
| 2020s | 7,179 km2 | 7,179 km2 | 7,179 km2 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Northern Africa
- 12 Democratic People's Republic of Korea 164.8 km2 compare
- 12 Kenya 3,618 km2 compare
- 13 Pakistan 3,469 km2 compare
- 13 Wallis and Futuna Islands 0.2 km2 compare
- 14 Honduras 3,435 km2 compare
- 14 Micronesia (Federated States of) 0 km2
- 15 Cameroon 3,294 km2 compare
- 16 Peru 3,175 km2 compare
- 17 Algeria 3,115 km2 compare
- 18 Saudi Arabia 3,098 km2 compare
More environment data for Northern Africa
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -13.93 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -20 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.281 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.61 °C (2025)
- Total fibre furnish — Production 864,000 t (2024)
- Recovered paper — Production 701,000 t (2024)
- Agricultural land — Share in Land area 27.72 % (2024)
- Nutrient potash K2O (total) — Use per area of cropland 4.57 kg/ha (2024)
- Nutrient potash K2O (total) — Use per capita 0.84 kg/cap (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 15.4.2a mountain green cover area: remaining moutain area; land in Northern Africa?
- 15.4.2a mountain green cover area: remaining moutain area; land in Northern Africa was 7,179 km2 in 2021, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest 15.4.2a mountain green cover area: remaining moutain area; land recorded in Northern Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 7,179 km2 in 2021.
- What is the lowest 15.4.2a mountain green cover area: remaining moutain area; land recorded in Northern Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,012 km2 in 2000.
- How does Northern Africa rank for 15.4.2a mountain green cover area: remaining moutain area; land?
- Northern Africa ranks 15th out of 21 groups with data for 2021.
- Is 15.4.2a mountain green cover area: remaining moutain area; land rising or falling in Northern Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 42.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Northern 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: Remaining moutain area; Land Cover: Artificial surfaces — Value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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