Italy vs Spain: Drought impact area on ecosystems

Italy
14,508 Square kilometre
in 2024
Spain
24,706 Square kilometre
in 2024
Italy rank
7th
Spain rank
4th

Drought impact area on ecosystems over time

  • Italy
  • Spain
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How they compare

Spain currently reports 24,706 Square kilometre against 14,508 Square kilometre in Italy, a difference of 10,198 Square kilometre.

That makes Spain's figure about 1.7 times Italy's.

Across all 16 years both countries report, Spain has been ahead every year.

Italy ranks 7th and Spain ranks 4th of 38 countries.

Spain has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Italy Spain Difference Ahead
2000s 13,785 Square kilometre 35,802 Square kilometre 22,017 Square kilometre Spain
2010s 10,945 Square kilometre 39,238 Square kilometre 28,293 Square kilometre Spain
2020s 11,521 Square kilometre 27,485 Square kilometre 15,964 Square kilometre Spain

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher drought impact area on ecosystems, Italy or Spain?
Spain, at 24,706 Square kilometre against 14,508 Square kilometre in Italy as of 2024.
What is the difference in drought impact area on ecosystems between Italy and Spain?
10,198 Square kilometre, with Spain ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Italy and Spain?
16 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2024.
How do Italy and Spain rank globally for drought impact area on ecosystems?
Italy ranks 7th and Spain ranks 4th of 38 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Drought impact area on ecosystems. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Drought impact area on ecosystems
Unit
Square kilometre
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
39 places, 624 data points, 2009–2024
Last refreshed