15.4.2a Mountain green cover area: Remaining moutain area; Land in Gabon
Gabon: 15.4.2a Mountain green cover area: Remaining moutain area; Land was 27.7 km2 in 2021. ▲ Rising
15.4.2a Mountain green cover area: Remaining moutain area; Land in Gabon, 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 Gabon is 27.7 km2, measured in 2021.
The figure is down 2.5% on the previous year and up 9.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 15.4.2a mountain green cover area: remaining moutain area; land in Gabon peaked at 29.4 km2 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 23.4 km2, in 2005.
Gabon ranks 62nd of 145 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
15.4.2a Mountain green cover area: Remaining moutain area; Land in Gabon, year by year
| Year | km2 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 26.1 km2 | — |
| 2005 | 23.4 km2 | -10.3% |
| 2010 | 25.3 km2 | +8.1% |
| 2015 | 29.4 km2 | +16.2% |
| 2018 | 28.4 km2 | -3.4% |
| 2021 | 27.7 km2 | -2.5% |
Gabon compared with similar countries
- Gabon's 27.7 km2 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 19.05 km2, 1.5× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Gabon's 27.7 km2 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 24.85 km2, 1.1× the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 24.75 km2 | 23.4 km2 | 26.1 km2 | 2 |
| 2010s | 27.7 km2 | 25.3 km2 | 29.4 km2 | 3 |
| 2020s | 27.7 km2 | 27.7 km2 | 27.7 km2 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Gabon
More environment data for Gabon
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -4.44 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -3.43 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.219 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.09 °C (2025)
- Nutrient potash K2O (total) — Agricultural Use, gaps filled 6,415 t (2024)
- Nutrient potash K2O (total) — Agricultural Use, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Country area — Area, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Country area — Area, per unit of GDP 0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Country area — Area, per capita 0.0105 1000 ha per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 15.4.2a mountain green cover area: remaining moutain area; land in Gabon?
- 15.4.2a mountain green cover area: remaining moutain area; land in Gabon was 27.7 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 Gabon?
- The highest recorded value was 29.4 km2 in 2015.
- What is the lowest 15.4.2a mountain green cover area: remaining moutain area; land recorded in Gabon?
- The lowest recorded value was 23.4 km2 in 2005.
- How does Gabon rank for 15.4.2a mountain green cover area: remaining moutain area; land?
- Gabon ranks 62nd out of 145 countries with data for 2021.
- Is 15.4.2a mountain green cover area: remaining moutain area; land rising or falling in Gabon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Gabon 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: Inland water bodies — Value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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