Change in total mangrove area in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Change in total mangrove area was -23.0% in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Change in total mangrove area in Saudi Arabia, 2007–2020
Source: UN Environment Programme – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Saudi Arabia recorded -23.0% for change in total mangrove area in 2020.
That represents a change of up 1.8% on the previous year and down 244.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, change in total mangrove area in Saudi Arabia peaked at 11.0% in 2007 and was at its lowest, -23.6%, in 2016.
Saudi Arabia ranks 113th of 116 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
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 | 9.8% | 7.8% | 11.0% | 3 |
| 2010s | -20.1% | -23.6% | -6.7% | 6 |
| 2020s | -23.0% | -23.0% | -23.0% | 1 |
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- Winter temperature anomalies 0.5548 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is change in total mangrove area in Saudi Arabia?
- Change in total mangrove area in Saudi Arabia was -23.0% in 2020, according to UN Environment Programme – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest change in total mangrove area recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 11.0% in 2007.
- What is the lowest change in total mangrove area recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was -23.6% in 2016.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for change in total mangrove area?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 113th out of 116 countries with data for 2020.
- Is change in total mangrove area rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 244.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia 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 (%)