Mountain Green Cover Index in South Africa
South Africa: Mountain Green Cover Index was 89.6% in 2021. ▬ Flat
Latest (2021)
89.6%
Change on year
up 1.9%
World rank
124th
of 184 countries
All-time high
89.8%
in 2010
All-time low
87.9%
in 2018
Years of data
6
2000–2021
Mountain Green Cover Index in South Africa, 2000–2021
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 89.6% for mountain green cover index in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.9% on the previous year and down 0.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mountain green cover index in South Africa peaked at 89.8% in 2010 and was at its lowest, 87.9%, in 2018.
That places South Africa 124th out of 184 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 89.3% | 89.2% | 89.5% | 2 |
| 2010s | 89.0% | 87.9% | 89.8% | 3 |
| 2020s | 89.6% | 89.6% | 89.6% | 1 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
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- Spring temperature anomalies 0.191 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.6318 °C (2026)
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.18 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.2153 °C (2025)
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- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is mountain green cover index in South Africa?
- Mountain green cover index in South Africa was 89.6% 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 Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 89.8% in 2010.
- What is the lowest mountain green cover index recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 87.9% in 2018.
- How does South Africa rank for mountain green cover index?
- South Africa ranks 124th out of 184 countries with data for 2021.
- Is mountain green cover index rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this South Africa 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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