15.4.2a Mountain green cover area: Remaining moutain area; Land in South Africa
South Africa: 15.4.2a Mountain green cover area: Remaining moutain area; Land was 15,484 km2 in 2021. ▲ Rising
15.4.2a Mountain green cover area: Remaining moutain area; Land 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: remaining moutain area; land in South Africa is 15,484 km2, measured in 2021. That is the highest value across all 6 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.1% on the previous year and up 17.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 15.4.2a mountain green cover area: remaining moutain area; land in South Africa peaked at 15,484 km2 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 13,029 km2, in 2000.
South Africa ranks 3rd of 145 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
15.4.2a Mountain green cover area: Remaining moutain area; Land in South Africa, year by year
| Year | km2 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 13,029 km2 | — |
| 2005 | 13,090 km2 | +0.5% |
| 2010 | 13,151 km2 | +0.5% |
| 2015 | 13,514 km2 | +2.8% |
| 2018 | 14,457 km2 | +7.0% |
| 2021 | 15,484 km2 | +7.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 13,060 km2 | 13,029 km2 | 13,090 km2 | 2 |
| 2010s | 13,708 km2 | 13,151 km2 | 14,457 km2 | 3 |
| 2020s | 15,484 km2 | 15,484 km2 | 15,484 km2 | 1 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 1 China, mainland 74,400 km2 compare
- 2 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 7,792 km2 compare
- 2 Mexico 22,382 km2 compare
- 4 India 14,228 km2 compare
- 4 Viet Nam 3,827 km2 compare
- 5 Indonesia 11,541 km2 compare
- 5 Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) 3,734 km2 compare
- 6 Colombia 7,734 km2 compare
- 6 United Republic of Tanzania 3,279 km2 compare
More environment data for South Africa
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 5.46 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 8.52 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.275 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.05 °C (2025)
- Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Value US$, 2015 -7.98 % change on previous year (2024)
- Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Value US$, 2015 0 million USD per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Value US$, 2015 0.0001 million USD per person (2024)
- Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Import value 8.29 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Import value, per 0 1000 USD per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 15.4.2a mountain green cover area: remaining moutain area; land in South Africa?
- 15.4.2a mountain green cover area: remaining moutain area; land in South Africa was 15,484 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 South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 15,484 km2 in 2021.
- What is the lowest 15.4.2a mountain green cover area: remaining moutain area; land recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 13,029 km2 in 2000.
- How does South Africa rank for 15.4.2a mountain green cover area: remaining moutain area; land?
- South Africa ranks 3rd out of 145 countries with data for 2021.
- Is 15.4.2a mountain green cover area: remaining moutain area; land rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- 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: Remaining moutain area; Land Cover: Artificial surfaces — Value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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