15.4.2a Mountain green cover area: Remaining moutain area; Land in India
India: 15.4.2a Mountain green cover area: Remaining moutain area; Land was 3,051 km2 in 2021. ▲ Rising
15.4.2a Mountain green cover area: Remaining moutain area; Land in India, 2000–2021
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in km2.
Analysis
In 2021, 15.4.2a mountain green cover area: remaining moutain area; land in India stood at 3,051 km2. That is the highest value across all 6 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.1% on the previous year and up 19.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 15.4.2a mountain green cover area: remaining moutain area; land in India peaked at 3,051 km2 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 2,299 km2, in 2000.
That places India 2nd out of 145 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top 10%.
15.4.2a Mountain green cover area: Remaining moutain area; Land in India, year by year
| Year | km2 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2,299 km2 | — |
| 2005 | 2,451 km2 | +6.6% |
| 2010 | 2,555 km2 | +4.2% |
| 2015 | 2,811 km2 | +10.0% |
| 2018 | 2,931 km2 | +4.3% |
| 2021 | 3,051 km2 | +4.1% |
India compared with similar countries
- India's 3,051 km2 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 42 km2, 72.6× the median. (39 countries reporting)
- India's 3,051 km2 is above the median for South Asia, which is 73.4 km2, 41.6× the median. (5 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2,375 km2 | 2,299 km2 | 2,451 km2 | 2 |
| 2010s | 2,765 km2 | 2,555 km2 | 2,931 km2 | 3 |
| 2020s | 3,051 km2 | 3,051 km2 | 3,051 km2 | 1 |
Countries ranked near India
- 1 China, mainland 8,069 km2 compare
- 2 Democratic Republic of the Congo 5,933 km2 compare
- 3 Indonesia 2,798 km2 compare
- 3 United Republic of Tanzania 3,462 km2 compare
- 4 Malawi 1,954 km2 compare
- 4 Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) 1,214 km2 compare
- 5 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 1,174 km2 compare
- 5 Mexico 1,643 km2 compare
More environment data for India
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 11.05 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 12.52 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.254 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 0.954 °C (2025)
- Nutrient potash K2O (total) — Agricultural Use, gaps filled 2.38 million t (2024)
- Nutrient potash K2O (total) — Agricultural Use, annual growth rate 26.9 % 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 0.0002 1000 ha per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 15.4.2a mountain green cover area: remaining moutain area; land in India?
- 15.4.2a mountain green cover area: remaining moutain area; land in India was 3,051 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 India?
- The highest recorded value was 3,051 km2 in 2021.
- What is the lowest 15.4.2a mountain green cover area: remaining moutain area; land recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,299 km2 in 2000.
- How does India rank for 15.4.2a mountain green cover area: remaining moutain area; land?
- India ranks 2nd out of 145 countries with data for 2021.
- Is 15.4.2a mountain green cover area: remaining moutain area; land rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this India 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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