Belgium vs Germany: Soil sealing

Belgium
248.66 Square metres per capita
in 2021
Germany
248.51 Square metres per capita
in 2021
Belgium rank
21st
Germany rank
22nd

Soil sealing over time

  • Belgium
  • Germany
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How they compare

Belgium currently reports 248.66 Square metres per capita against 248.51 Square metres per capita in Germany, a difference of 0.15 Square metres per capita.

Across all 6 years both countries report, Belgium has been ahead every year.

Belgium ranks 21st and Germany ranks 22nd of 38 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Belgium Germany Difference Ahead
2000s 260.98 Square metres per capita 243.61 Square metres per capita 17.37 Square metres per capita Belgium
2010s 251.06 Square metres per capita 249.31 Square metres per capita 1.75 Square metres per capita Belgium
2020s 248.66 Square metres per capita 248.51 Square metres per capita 0.15 Square metres per capita Belgium

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher soil sealing, Belgium or Germany?
Belgium, at 248.66 Square metres per capita against 248.51 Square metres per capita in Germany as of 2021.
What is the difference in soil sealing between Belgium and Germany?
0.15 Square metres per capita, with Belgium ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Germany?
6 years are reported by both, from 2006 to 2021.
How do Belgium and Germany rank globally for soil sealing?
Belgium ranks 21st and Germany ranks 22nd of 38 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Soil sealing. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Soil sealing
Unit
Square metres per capita
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
39 places, 234 data points, 2006–2021
Last refreshed