French Polynesia vs South Africa: Change in total mangrove area
French Polynesia
2.44
in 2020
South Africa
3.01
in 2020
French Polynesia rank
9th
South Africa rank
8th
Change in total mangrove area over time
- French Polynesia
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 3.01 against 2.44 in French Polynesia, a difference of 0.57.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.2 times French Polynesia's.
Across all 10 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
French Polynesia ranks 9th and South Africa ranks 8th of 116 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | French Polynesia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -1.35 | 1.67 | 3.02 | South Africa |
| 2010s | -0.8983 | 2.83 | 3.73 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 2.44 | 3.01 | 0.57 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher change in total mangrove area, French Polynesia or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 3.01 against 2.44 in French Polynesia as of 2020.
- What is the difference in change in total mangrove area between French Polynesia and South Africa?
- 0.57, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for French Polynesia and South Africa?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2020.
- How do French Polynesia and South Africa rank globally for change in total mangrove area?
- French Polynesia ranks 9th and South Africa ranks 8th of 116 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Change in total mangrove area. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.