Change in total mangrove area in Benin
Benin: Change in total mangrove area was -1.2% in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Change in total mangrove area in Benin, 2007–2020
Source: UN Environment Programme – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for change in total mangrove area in Benin is -1.2%, measured in 2020.
That represents a change of down 695.0% on the previous year and up 83.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, change in total mangrove area in Benin peaked at 1.7% in 2016 and was at its lowest, -21.5%, in 2008.
That places Benin 56th out of 116 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -18.6% | -21.5% | -16.4% | 3 |
| 2010s | -0.8% | -7.2% | 1.7% | 6 |
| 2020s | -1.2% | -1.2% | -1.2% | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is change in total mangrove area in Benin?
- Change in total mangrove area in Benin was -1.2% in 2020, according to UN Environment Programme – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest change in total mangrove area recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 1.7% in 2016.
- What is the lowest change in total mangrove area recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was -21.5% in 2008.
- How does Benin rank for change in total mangrove area?
- Benin ranks 56th out of 116 countries with data for 2020.
- Is change in total mangrove area rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is up 83.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Benin data come from?
- The figures come from UN Environment Programme – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Change in total mangrove area. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Mangrove total area change (%)