What is land use hidden — land area, per unit of gdp in Greenland?

Land use hidden — land area, per unit of gdp in Greenland was 0.0001 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).

What is the highest land use hidden — land area, per unit of gdp recorded in Greenland?

The highest recorded value was 0.0049 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP in 1970.

What is the lowest land use hidden — land area, per unit of gdp recorded in Greenland?

The lowest recorded value was 0.0001 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP in 2023.

How does Greenland rank for land use hidden — land area, per unit of gdp?

Greenland ranks 2nd out of 178 countries with data for 2023.

Is land use hidden — land area, per unit of gdp rising or falling in Greenland?

Over the last ten years it is down 19.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Greenland data come from?

The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Land use hidden — Land area, per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Land use hidden — Land area, per unit of GDP in Greenland

Name: Land use hidden — Land area, per unit of GDP in Greenland
Creator: Statizoid (derived)
License: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page

Greenland: Land use hidden — Land area, per unit of GDP was 0.0001 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)

0.0001 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP

Change on year

down 5.2%

World rank

2nd

of 178 countries

All-time high

0.0049 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP

in 1970

All-time low

0.0001 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP

in 2023

Years of data

1970–2023

Land use hidden — Land area, per unit of GDP in Greenland, 1970–2023

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in Square kilometres per US$ of GDP.

Analysis

In 2023, land use hidden — land area, per unit of gdp in Greenland stood at 0.0001 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP. That is the lowest value across all 54 years on record.

That represents a change of down 5.2% on the previous year and down 19.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, land use hidden — land area, per unit of gdp in Greenland peaked at 0.0049 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP in 1970 and was at its lowest, 0.0001 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP, in 2023.

That places Greenland 2nd out of 178 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Land use hidden — Land area, per unit of GDP in Greenland, year by year

Annual values for Land use hidden — Land area, per unit of GDP in Greenland, 1970 to 2023.
Year	Square kilometres per US$ of GDP	Change
1970	0.0049 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP	—
1971	0.0039 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP	-21.4%
1972	0.0032 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP	-16.6%
1973	0.0024 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP	-24.3%
1974	0.002 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP	-17.5%
1975	0.0016 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP	-19.5%
1976	0.0014 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP	-12.3%
1977	0.0012 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP	-14.7%
1978	0.001 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP	-20.7%
1979	0.0008 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP	-15.4%
1980	0.0007 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP	-11.6%
1981	0.0008 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP	+9.2%
1982	0.0008 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP	+8.3%
1983	0.0008 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP	-3.3%
1984	0.0009 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP	+9.7%
1985	0.0008 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP	-8.1%
1986	0.0006 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP	-31.5%
1987	0.0004 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP	-23.4%
1988	0.0004 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP	-12.4%
1989	0.0004 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP	-3.4%
1990	0.0003 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP	-8.8%
1991	0.0003 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP	+0.2%
1992	0.0003 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP	-2.1%
1993	0.0004 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP	+11.9%
1994	0.0003 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP	-7.8%
1995	0.0003 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP	-16.8%
1996	0.0003 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP	+1.0%
1997	0.0004 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP	+34.2%
1998	0.0004 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP	-6.8%
1999	0.0004 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP	+1.6%
2000	0.0004 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP	+5.9%
2001	0.0004 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP	-1.7%
2002	0.0004 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP	-7.1%
2003	0.0003 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP	-25.0%
2004	0.0002 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP	-14.5%
2005	0.0002 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP	-1.5%
2006	0.0002 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP	-8.1%
2007	0.0002 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP	-10.5%
2008	0.0002 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP	-10.0%
2009	0.0002 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP	-1.2%
2010	0.0002 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP	+1.1%
2011	0.0002 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP	-6.8%
2012	0.0002 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP	+2.9%
2013	0.0002 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP	-2.8%
2014	0.0001 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP	-5.5%
2015	0.0002 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP	+13.7%
2016	0.0002 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP	-7.7%
2017	0.0001 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP	-5.1%
2018	0.0001 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP	-6.7%
2019	0.0001 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP	+2.0%
2020	0.0001 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP	-3.0%
2021	0.0001 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP	-6.2%
2022	0.0001 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP	+4.5%
2023	0.0001 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP	-5.2%

Greenland compared with similar countries

Greenland's 0.0001 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP is above the median for high income countries, which is 0 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP, 576.0× the median. (69 countries reporting)
Greenland's 0.0001 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP, 207.0× the median. (42 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1970s	0.0022 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP	0.0008 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP	0.0049 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP	10
1980s	0.0007 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP	0.0004 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP	0.0009 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP	10
1990s	0.0003 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP	0.0003 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP	0.0004 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP	10
2000s	0.0003 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP	0.0002 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP	0.0004 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP	10
2010s	0.0002 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP	0.0001 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP	0.0002 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP	10
2020s	0.0001 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP	0.0001 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP	0.0001 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP	4

Countries ranked near Greenland

1 Central African Republic 0.0002 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP compare
3 Mongolia 0.0001 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP compare
4 Niger 0.0001 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP compare
5 Chad 0.0001 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP compare

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More environment data for Greenland

Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 0.3961 Percentage change (2025)
Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Temperature change 2.17 °C (2025)
Standard Deviation 0.605 °C (2025)
Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Share of GDP 24.29 % (2024)
Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Annual growth 2.61 % (2024)
Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Annual growth 5.11 % (2024)
Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Share of GDP US$ 24.29 % (2024)
Nutrient potash K2O (total) — Use per capita 0.02 kg/cap (2024)
Nutrient potash K2O (total) — Agricultural Use 1 t (2024)

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Frequently asked questions

What is land use hidden — land area, per unit of gdp in Greenland?: Land use hidden — land area, per unit of gdp in Greenland was 0.0001 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest land use hidden — land area, per unit of gdp recorded in Greenland?: The highest recorded value was 0.0049 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP in 1970.
What is the lowest land use hidden — land area, per unit of gdp recorded in Greenland?: The lowest recorded value was 0.0001 Square kilometres per US$ of GDP in 2023.
How does Greenland rank for land use hidden — land area, per unit of gdp?: Greenland ranks 2nd out of 178 countries with data for 2023.
Is land use hidden — land area, per unit of gdp rising or falling in Greenland?: Over the last ten years it is down 19.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Greenland data come from?: The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Land use hidden — Land area, per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Land use hidden — Land area, per unit of GDP
Unit: Square kilometres per US$ of GDP
Source: Statizoid (derived)
Licence: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage: 178 places, 9,530 data points, 1961–2023
Last refreshed: 25 September 2026

Land use hidden — Land area divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.