Change in total mangrove area in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Change in total mangrove area was -0.5% in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Change in total mangrove area in Democratic Republic of Congo, 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 Democratic Republic of Congo is -0.5%, measured in 2020.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 44.1% on the previous year and up 24.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, change in total mangrove area in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 0.0% in 2007 and was at its lowest, -0.8%, in 2016.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 46th of 116 countries on this measure, 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 | -0.2% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 3 |
| 2010s | -0.6% | -0.8% | -0.3% | 6 |
| 2020s | -0.5% | -0.5% | -0.5% | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is change in total mangrove area in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Change in total mangrove area in Democratic Republic of Congo was -0.5% in 2020, according to UN Environment Programme – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest change in total mangrove area recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 0.0% in 2007.
- What is the lowest change in total mangrove area recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.8% in 2016.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for change in total mangrove area?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 46th out of 116 countries with data for 2020.
- Is change in total mangrove area rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo 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 (%)