Mountain green cover index (Our World) in France

France: Mountain green cover index (Our World) was 89.52 in 2021. ▬ Flat

Latest (2021)
89.52
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
125th
of 185 countries
All-time high
89.98
in 2000
All-time low
89.52
in 2018
Years of data
6
2000–2021

Mountain green cover index in France, 2000–2021

0204060802000201020212000: 902005: 89.82010: 89.62015: 89.52018: 89.52021: 89.5

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for mountain green cover index in France is 89.52, measured in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 6 years on record.

The figure is down 0.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, mountain green cover index in France peaked at 89.98 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 89.52, in 2018.

That places France 125th out of 185 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.

Mountain green cover index (Our World) in France, year by year

Annual values for Mountain green cover index in France, 2000 to 2021.
Year Value Change
2000 89.98 —
2005 89.84 -0.2%
2010 89.63 -0.2%
2015 89.53 -0.1%
2018 89.52 -0.0%
2021 89.52 +0.0%

France compared with similar countries

  • France's 89.52 is below the median for high income countries, which is 94.14, 95% of the median. (54 countries reporting)
  • France's 89.52 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 92.96, 96% of the median. (44 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 89.91 89.84 89.98 2
2010s 89.56 89.52 89.63 3
2020s 89.52 89.52 89.52 1

Countries ranked near France

  1. 122 Uzbekistan 90.04 compare
  2. 123 Burundi 89.69 compare
  3. 124 South Africa 89.56 compare
  4. 126 Albania 89.17 compare
  5. 127 Andorra 89.16 compare
  6. 128 Japan 89.08 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is mountain green cover index in France?
Mountain green cover index in France was 89.52 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest mountain green cover index recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 89.98 in 2000.
What is the lowest mountain green cover index recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was 89.52 in 2018.
How does France rank for mountain green cover index?
France ranks 125th out of 185 countries with data for 2021.
Is mountain green cover index rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is down 0.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this France data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Mountain green cover index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Mountain green cover index
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
185 places, 1,110 data points, 2000–2021
Last refreshed