15.4.2a Mountain Green Cover Index: Montane; Land Cover: Tree-covered in United Republic of Tanzania
United Republic of Tanzania: 15.4.2a Mountain Green Cover Index: Montane; Land Cover: Tree-covered was 49.83 % in 2021. ▬ Flat
15.4.2a Mountain Green Cover Index: Montane; Land Cover: Tree-covered in United Republic of Tanzania, 2000–2021
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2021, 15.4.2a mountain green cover index: montane; land cover: tree-covered in United Republic of Tanzania stood at 49.83 %.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.3% on the previous year and up 1.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 15.4.2a mountain green cover index: montane; land cover: tree-covered in United Republic of Tanzania peaked at 50.14 % in 2015 and was at its lowest, 48.06 %, in 2000.
15.4.2a Mountain Green Cover Index: Montane; Land Cover: Tree-covered in United Republic of Tanzania, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 48.06 % | — |
| 2005 | 48.49 % | +0.9% |
| 2010 | 49.03 % | +1.1% |
| 2015 | 50.14 % | +2.3% |
| 2018 | 49.96 % | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 49.83 % | -0.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 48.28 % | 48.06 % | 48.49 % | 2 |
| 2010s | 49.71 % | 49.03 % | 50.14 % | 3 |
| 2020s | 49.83 % | 49.83 % | 49.83 % | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 15.4.2a mountain green cover index: montane; land cover: tree-covered in United Republic of Tanzania?
- 15.4.2a mountain green cover index: montane; land cover: tree-covered in United Republic of Tanzania was 49.83 % in 2021, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest 15.4.2a mountain green cover index: montane; land cover: tree-covered recorded in United Republic of Tanzania?
- The highest recorded value was 50.14 % in 2015.
- What is the lowest 15.4.2a mountain green cover index: montane; land cover: tree-covered recorded in United Republic of Tanzania?
- The lowest recorded value was 48.06 % in 2000.
- How does United Republic of Tanzania rank for 15.4.2a mountain green cover index: montane; land cover: tree-covered?
- United Republic of Tanzania ranks 8th out of 12 countries with data for 2021.
- Is 15.4.2a mountain green cover index: montane; land cover: tree-covered rising or falling in United Republic of Tanzania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this United Republic of Tanzania 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 Index: Montane; Land Cover: Tree-covered areas — Value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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