15.4.2a Mountain green cover area: Remaining moutain area; Land in South Sudan
South Sudan: 15.4.2a Mountain green cover area: Remaining moutain area; Land was 2,200 km2 in 2021. ▲ Rising
15.4.2a Mountain green cover area: Remaining moutain area; Land in South Sudan, 2000–2021
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in km2.
Analysis
South Sudan recorded 2,200 km2 for 15.4.2a mountain green cover area: remaining moutain area; land in 2021. That is the highest value across all 6 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1.7% on the previous year and up 4.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 15.4.2a mountain green cover area: remaining moutain area; land in South Sudan peaked at 2,200 km2 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 2,048 km2, in 2000.
That places South Sudan 21st out of 145 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.
15.4.2a Mountain green cover area: Remaining moutain area; Land in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | km2 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2,048 km2 | — |
| 2005 | 2,101 km2 | +2.6% |
| 2010 | 2,100 km2 | -0.0% |
| 2015 | 2,109 km2 | +0.4% |
| 2018 | 2,164 km2 | +2.6% |
| 2021 | 2,200 km2 | +1.7% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 2,200 km2 is above the median for low income countries, which is 335 km2, 6.6× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 2,200 km2 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 309.95 km2, 7.1× the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2,074 km2 | 2,048 km2 | 2,101 km2 | 2 |
| 2010s | 2,124 km2 | 2,100 km2 | 2,164 km2 | 3 |
| 2020s | 2,200 km2 | 2,200 km2 | 2,200 km2 | 1 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
More environment data for South Sudan
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -17.71 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -18.33 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.283 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.92 °C (2025)
- Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Annual growth US$ -9.78 % (2024)
- Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Value Standard 468,790 million SLC (2024)
- Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Annual growth US$ 70.33 % (2024)
- Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Annual growth -9.78 % (2024)
- Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Annual growth 10.41 % (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 15.4.2a mountain green cover area: remaining moutain area; land in South Sudan?
- 15.4.2a mountain green cover area: remaining moutain area; land in South Sudan was 2,200 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 Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 2,200 km2 in 2021.
- What is the lowest 15.4.2a mountain green cover area: remaining moutain area; land recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,048 km2 in 2000.
- How does South Sudan rank for 15.4.2a mountain green cover area: remaining moutain area; land?
- South Sudan ranks 21st 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 Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this South Sudan 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: Shrub-covered areas — Value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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