Share of land defined as natural habitat in Tajikistan
Tajikistan: Share of land defined as natural habitat was 36.08 in 2010. ▼ Falling
Share of land defined as natural habitat in Tajikistan, 1780–2010
Source: Taylor and Rising, and United Nations (2021) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2010, share of land defined as natural habitat in Tajikistan stood at 36.08.
The figure is up 3.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of land defined as natural habitat in Tajikistan peaked at 36.96 in 1780 and was at its lowest, 19.84, in 1960.
That places Tajikistan 128th out of 168 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 24 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1780s | 36.96 | 36.96 | 36.96 | 1 |
| 1790s | 36.59 | 36.59 | 36.59 | 1 |
| 1800s | 36.17 | 36.17 | 36.17 | 1 |
| 1810s | 35.73 | 35.73 | 35.73 | 1 |
| 1820s | 35.27 | 35.27 | 35.27 | 1 |
| 1830s | 34.76 | 34.76 | 34.76 | 1 |
| 1840s | 34.21 | 34.21 | 34.21 | 1 |
| 1850s | 33.59 | 33.59 | 33.59 | 1 |
| 1860s | 32.95 | 32.95 | 32.95 | 1 |
| 1870s | 32.24 | 32.24 | 32.24 | 1 |
| 1880s | 31.49 | 31.49 | 31.49 | 1 |
| 1890s | 30.66 | 30.66 | 30.66 | 1 |
| 1900s | 29.85 | 29.85 | 29.85 | 1 |
| 1910s | 28.99 | 28.99 | 28.99 | 1 |
| 1920s | 28.05 | 28.05 | 28.05 | 1 |
| 1930s | 27.2 | 27.2 | 27.2 | 1 |
| 1940s | 26.14 | 26.14 | 26.14 | 1 |
| 1950s | 25.19 | 25.19 | 25.19 | 1 |
| 1960s | 19.84 | 19.84 | 19.84 | 1 |
| 1970s | 20.99 | 20.99 | 20.99 | 1 |
| 1980s | 21.08 | 21.08 | 21.08 | 1 |
| 1990s | 36.27 | 36.27 | 36.27 | 1 |
| 2000s | 34.82 | 34.82 | 34.82 | 1 |
| 2010s | 36.08 | 36.08 | 36.08 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Tajikistan
- 125 Azerbaijan 39.39 compare
- 126 Eritrea 38.33 compare
- 127 Iran 38.3 compare
- 129 Madagascar 35.78 compare
- 130 Lesotho 34.17 compare
- 131 South Africa 33.55 compare
More reference data data for Tajikistan
- Spring temperature anomalies 2.64 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 1.68 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 1.1 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 3.21 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 4.55 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 148.57 2010 = 100 (2016)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of land defined as natural habitat in Tajikistan?
- Share of land defined as natural habitat in Tajikistan was 36.08 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 Tajikistan?
- The highest recorded value was 36.96 in 1780.
- What is the lowest share of land defined as natural habitat recorded in Tajikistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 19.84 in 1960.
- How does Tajikistan rank for share of land defined as natural habitat?
- Tajikistan ranks 128th out of 168 countries with data for 2010.
- Is share of land defined as natural habitat rising or falling in Tajikistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Tajikistan 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.