Mountain Green Cover Index in South Korea
South Korea: Mountain Green Cover Index was 91.0% in 2021. ▬ Flat
Mountain Green Cover Index in South Korea, 2000–2021
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for mountain green cover index in South Korea is 91.0%, measured in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 6 years on record.
That represents a change of down 0.4% on the previous year and down 1.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mountain green cover index in South Korea peaked at 93.8% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 91.0%, in 2021.
South Korea ranks 114th of 184 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 93.4% | 93.0% | 93.8% | 2 |
| 2010s | 92.0% | 91.4% | 92.6% | 3 |
| 2020s | 91.0% | 91.0% | 91.0% | 1 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
- 111 Mali 92.4% compare
- 112 Moldova 92.0% compare
- 115 India 90.9% compare
- 116 United Kingdom 90.8% compare
- 117 United States 90.7% compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is mountain green cover index in South Korea?
- Mountain green cover index in South Korea was 91.0% in 2021, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest mountain green cover index recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 93.8% in 2000.
- What is the lowest mountain green cover index recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 91.0% in 2021.
- How does South Korea rank for mountain green cover index?
- South Korea ranks 114th out of 184 countries with data for 2021.
- Is mountain green cover index rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this South Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Mountain Green Cover Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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