Change in total mangrove area in Saint Lucia

Saint Lucia: Change in total mangrove area was -0.4% in 2020. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2020)
-0.4%
Change on year
down 105.6%
World rank
43rd
of 116 countries
All-time high
0.2%
in 2007
All-time low
-1.3%
in 2017
Years of data
10
2007–2020

Change in total mangrove area in Saint Lucia, 2007–2020

-1.5-1-0.502007201320202007: 0.24 %2008: -0.01 %2009: -0.29 %2010: -0.41 %2015: -0.35 %2016: -0.72 %2017: -1.3 %2018: -0.66 %2019: -0.18 %2020: -0.37 %

Source: UN Environment Programme – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for change in total mangrove area in Saint Lucia is -0.4%, measured in 2020.

The figure is down 105.6% on the previous year and up 9.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, change in total mangrove area in Saint Lucia peaked at 0.2% in 2007 and was at its lowest, -1.3%, in 2017.

Saint Lucia ranks 43rd 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s -0.0% -0.3% 0.2% 3
2010s -0.6% -1.3% -0.2% 6
2020s -0.4% -0.4% -0.4% 1

Countries ranked near Saint Lucia

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  3. 44 Grenada -0.4% compare
  4. 45 Japan -0.5% compare
  5. 46 Democratic Republic of Congo -0.5% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is change in total mangrove area in Saint Lucia?
Change in total mangrove area in Saint Lucia was -0.4% in 2020, according to UN Environment Programme – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest change in total mangrove area recorded in Saint Lucia?
The highest recorded value was 0.2% in 2007.
What is the lowest change in total mangrove area recorded in Saint Lucia?
The lowest recorded value was -1.3% in 2017.
How does Saint Lucia rank for change in total mangrove area?
Saint Lucia ranks 43rd out of 116 countries with data for 2020.
Is change in total mangrove area rising or falling in Saint Lucia?
Over the last ten years it is up 9.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Saint Lucia 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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About this data

Indicator
Change in total mangrove area
Unit
%
Source
UN Environment Programme – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
116 places, 1,160 data points, 2007–2020
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