Chlorophyll-a deviation from the global average in Gibraltar
Gibraltar: Chlorophyll-a deviation from the global average was 2.4% in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Chlorophyll-a deviation from the global average in Gibraltar, 2005–2022
Source: UN Statistics Division – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for chlorophyll-a deviation from the global average in Gibraltar is 2.4%, measured in 2022. That is the lowest value across all 12 years on record.
That represents a change of down 45.5% on the previous year and down 44.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chlorophyll-a deviation from the global average in Gibraltar peaked at 25.0% in 2011 and was at its lowest, 2.4%, in 2022.
That places Gibraltar 73rd out of 195 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Chlorophyll-a deviation from the global average in Gibraltar, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 11.1% | — |
| 2006 | 10.4% | -6.2% |
| 2007 | 13.5% | +29.9% |
| 2009 | 12.5% | -7.7% |
| 2010 | 5.2% | -58.3% |
| 2011 | 25.0% | +379.8% |
| 2012 | 4.3% | -82.8% |
| 2013 | 13.0% | +204.0% |
| 2014 | 6.5% | -50.0% |
| 2019 | 4.3% | -33.3% |
| 2020 | 4.3% | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 2.4% | -45.5% |
Gibraltar compared with similar countries
- Gibraltar's 2.4% is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.2%, 2.0× the median. (71 countries reporting)
- Gibraltar's 2.4% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.0%, 1.2× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11.9% | 10.4% | 13.5% | 4 |
| 2010s | 9.7% | 4.3% | 25.0% | 6 |
| 2020s | 3.4% | 2.4% | 4.3% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Gibraltar
More reference data data for Gibraltar
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 0 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 0 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 0 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - IPCC Agriculture 0 (2019)
- Urban vs rural majority, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Seafood production: wild fish catch vs. aquaculture, per capita 0 metric tons per person (2024)
- Foreign aid received, annual growth rate -86.24 % change on previous year (1999)
- Foreign aid received as grants and concessional loans, annual growth -86.24 % change on previous year (1999)
- Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations, annual -86.24 % change on previous year (1999)
Frequently asked questions
- What is chlorophyll-a deviation from the global average in Gibraltar?
- Chlorophyll-a deviation from the global average in Gibraltar was 2.4% in 2022, according to UN Statistics Division – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest chlorophyll-a deviation from the global average recorded in Gibraltar?
- The highest recorded value was 25.0% in 2011.
- What is the lowest chlorophyll-a deviation from the global average recorded in Gibraltar?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.4% in 2022.
- How does Gibraltar rank for chlorophyll-a deviation from the global average?
- Gibraltar ranks 73rd out of 195 countries with data for 2022.
- Is chlorophyll-a deviation from the global average rising or falling in Gibraltar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 44.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gibraltar data come from?
- The figures come from UN Statistics Division – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Chlorophyll-a deviation from the global average. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Chlorophyll-a deviations, remote sensing (%).