15.4.2a Mountain Green Cover Index: Montane; Land Cover: Tree-covered in United States of America
United States of America: 15.4.2a Mountain Green Cover Index: Montane; Land Cover: Tree-covered was 44.47 % in 2021. ▬ Flat
15.4.2a Mountain Green Cover Index: Montane; Land Cover: Tree-covered in United States of America, 2000–2021
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 15.4.2a mountain green cover index: montane; land cover: tree-covered in United States of America is 44.47 %, measured in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 6 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.8% on the previous year and down 2.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 15.4.2a mountain green cover index: montane; land cover: tree-covered in United States of America peaked at 46.26 % in 2000 and was at its lowest, 44.47 %, in 2021.
United States of America ranks 7th of 20 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
15.4.2a Mountain Green Cover Index: Montane; Land Cover: Tree-covered in United States of America, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 46.26 % | — |
| 2005 | 45.81 % | -1.0% |
| 2010 | 45.5 % | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 45.18 % | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 44.82 % | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 44.47 % | -0.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 46.03 % | 45.81 % | 46.26 % | 2 |
| 2010s | 45.17 % | 44.82 % | 45.5 % | 3 |
| 2020s | 44.47 % | 44.47 % | 44.47 % | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 15.4.2a mountain green cover index: montane; land cover: tree-covered in United States of America?
- 15.4.2a mountain green cover index: montane; land cover: tree-covered in United States of America was 44.47 % 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 States of America?
- The highest recorded value was 46.26 % in 2000.
- What is the lowest 15.4.2a mountain green cover index: montane; land cover: tree-covered recorded in United States of America?
- The lowest recorded value was 44.47 % in 2021.
- How does United States of America rank for 15.4.2a mountain green cover index: montane; land cover: tree-covered?
- United States of America ranks 7th out of 20 groups with data for 2021.
- Is 15.4.2a mountain green cover index: montane; land cover: tree-covered rising or falling in United States of America?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this United States of America 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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