Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological in Australia

Australia: Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological was 134,005 Hectares in 2020. ▬ Flat

Latest (2020)
134,005 Hectares
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
7th
of 170 countries
All-time high
134,037 Hectares
in 2016
All-time low
129,546 Hectares
in 2010
Years of data
21
2000–2020

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological in Australia, 2000–2020

050.0k100.0k150.0k2000201020202000: 131.8k Hectares2001: 131.6k Hectares2002: 131.4k Hectares2003: 131.1k Hectares2004: 130.9k Hectares2005: 130.7k Hectares2006: 130.5k Hectares2007: 130.2k Hectares2008: 130.0k Hectares2009: 129.8k Hectares2010: 129.5k Hectares2011: 130.3k Hectares2012: 131.0k Hectares2013: 131.7k Hectares2014: 132.4k Hectares2015: 133.1k Hectares2016: 134.0k Hectares2017: 134.0k Hectares2018: 134.0k Hectares2019: 134.0k Hectares2020: 134.0k Hectares

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Hectares.

Analysis

The most recent figure for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 23 - ecological in Australia is 134,005 Hectares, measured in 2020.

That represents a change of up 3.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 23 - ecological in Australia peaked at 134,037 Hectares in 2016 and was at its lowest, 129,546 Hectares, in 2010.

Australia ranks 7th of 170 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological in Australia, year by year

Annual values for Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological sustainability — Forest land in Australia, 2000 to 2020.
Year Hectares Change
2000 131,814 Hectares —
2001 131,587 Hectares -0.2%
2002 131,360 Hectares -0.2%
2003 131,134 Hectares -0.2%
2004 130,907 Hectares -0.2%
2005 130,680 Hectares -0.2%
2006 130,453 Hectares -0.2%
2007 130,226 Hectares -0.2%
2008 130,000 Hectares -0.2%
2009 129,773 Hectares -0.2%
2010 129,546 Hectares -0.2%
2011 130,256 Hectares +0.5%
2012 130,965 Hectares +0.5%
2013 131,675 Hectares +0.5%
2014 132,385 Hectares +0.5%
2015 133,094 Hectares +0.5%
2016 134,037 Hectares +0.7%
2017 134,017 Hectares -0.0%
2018 134,005 Hectares -0.0%
2019 134,005 Hectares +0.0%
2020 134,005 Hectares +0.0%

Australia compared with similar countries

  • Australia's 134,005 Hectares is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,123 Hectares, 119.3× the median. (54 countries reporting)
  • Australia's 134,005 Hectares is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 7,628 Hectares, 17.6× the median. (24 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 130,793 Hectares 129,773 Hectares 131,814 Hectares 10
2010s 132,398 Hectares 129,546 Hectares 134,037 Hectares 10
2020s 134,005 Hectares 134,005 Hectares 134,005 Hectares 1

Countries ranked near Australia

  1. 4 Canada 346,928 Hectares compare
  2. 5 United States 309,795 Hectares compare
  3. 6 China 219,978 Hectares compare
  4. 8 Indonesia 92,133 Hectares compare
  5. 9 Peru 72,330 Hectares compare
  6. 10 India 72,160 Hectares compare

See the full ranking of 245 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 23 - ecological in Australia?
Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 23 - ecological in Australia was 134,005 Hectares in 2020, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 23 - ecological recorded in Australia?
The highest recorded value was 134,037 Hectares in 2016.
What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 23 - ecological recorded in Australia?
The lowest recorded value was 129,546 Hectares in 2010.
How does Australia rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 23 - ecological?
Australia ranks 7th out of 170 countries with data for 2020.
Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 23 - ecological rising or falling in Australia?
Over the last ten years it is up 3.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Australia data come from?
The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological sustainability — Forest land. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological sustainability — Forest land
Unit
Hectares
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
OECD Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
245 places, 5,127 data points, 2000–2020
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The Statistical Annex to the annual Africa's Development Dynamics (AFDD) report is a collection of development indicators that were gathered and analysed while conducting the research that went into the report. These data are also available online for free viewing or download at https://oe.cd/AFDD-2024, a bilingual website which links to the electronic version of the Africa's Development Dynamics book in both English and French. Table 23 shows indicators of ecological sustainability, in terms of land use. This includes number of hectars of land allocated to different kinds of use, carbon stock in living biomass, and fertiliser use, and wood production.