Share of land defined as natural habitat in Moldova
Moldova: Share of land defined as natural habitat was 24.49 in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Share of land defined as natural habitat in Moldova, 1780–2010
Source: Taylor and Rising, and United Nations (2021) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of land defined as natural habitat in Moldova is 24.49, measured in 2010.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 9.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of land defined as natural habitat in Moldova peaked at 57.54 in 1780 and was at its lowest, 4.44, in 1920.
That places Moldova 146th out of 168 countries with data for 2010, putting it 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1780s | 57.54 | 57.54 | 57.54 | 1 |
| 1790s | 55.09 | 55.09 | 55.09 | 1 |
| 1800s | 52.49 | 52.49 | 52.49 | 1 |
| 1810s | 49.72 | 49.72 | 49.72 | 1 |
| 1820s | 46.75 | 46.75 | 46.75 | 1 |
| 1830s | 43.42 | 43.42 | 43.42 | 1 |
| 1840s | 40.07 | 40.07 | 40.07 | 1 |
| 1850s | 36.58 | 36.58 | 36.58 | 1 |
| 1860s | 32.66 | 32.66 | 32.66 | 1 |
| 1870s | 28.56 | 28.56 | 28.56 | 1 |
| 1880s | 23.95 | 23.95 | 23.95 | 1 |
| 1890s | 19.02 | 19.02 | 19.02 | 1 |
| 1900s | 13.83 | 13.83 | 13.83 | 1 |
| 1910s | 8.62 | 8.62 | 8.62 | 1 |
| 1920s | 4.44 | 4.44 | 4.44 | 1 |
| 1930s | 5.62 | 5.62 | 5.62 | 1 |
| 1940s | 8.44 | 8.44 | 8.44 | 1 |
| 1950s | 37.41 | 37.41 | 37.41 | 1 |
| 1960s | 21.52 | 21.52 | 21.52 | 1 |
| 1970s | 22.83 | 22.83 | 22.83 | 1 |
| 1980s | 22.79 | 22.79 | 22.79 | 1 |
| 1990s | 23.22 | 23.22 | 23.22 | 1 |
| 2000s | 22.32 | 22.32 | 22.32 | 1 |
| 2010s | 24.49 | 24.49 | 24.49 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is share of land defined as natural habitat in Moldova?
- Share of land defined as natural habitat in Moldova was 24.49 in 2010, according to Taylor and Rising, and United Nations (2021) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of land defined as natural habitat recorded in Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 57.54 in 1780.
- What is the lowest share of land defined as natural habitat recorded in Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.44 in 1920.
- How does Moldova rank for share of land defined as natural habitat?
- Moldova ranks 146th out of 168 countries with data for 2010.
- Is share of land defined as natural habitat rising or falling in Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Moldova data come from?
- The figures come from Taylor and Rising, and United Nations (2021) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of land defined as natural habitat. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Natural ecosystems include forest, grassland, savanna, and shrublands, and other classes such as peatlands and marshes. It is total land minus land that is used by humans for agriculture – either croplands or pasture – or for infrastructure and urban environments.