Mountain Green Cover Index in United Kingdom

United Kingdom: Mountain Green Cover Index was 90.8% in 2021. ▬ Flat

Latest (2021)
90.8%
Change on year
down 0.1%
World rank
116th
of 185 countries
All-time high
91.1%
in 2010
All-time low
86.7%
in 2000
Years of data
6
2000–2021

Mountain Green Cover Index in United Kingdom, 2000–2021

0204060801002000201020212000: 86.7 %2005: 90.5 %2010: 91.1 %2015: 90.9 %2018: 90.8 %2021: 90.8 %

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 United Kingdom is 90.8%, measured in 2021.

The figure is down 0.1% on the previous year and down 0.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, mountain green cover index in United Kingdom peaked at 91.1% in 2010 and was at its lowest, 86.7%, in 2000.

United Kingdom ranks 116th of 185 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Mountain Green Cover Index in United Kingdom, year by year

Annual values for Mountain Green Cover Index in United Kingdom, 2000 to 2021.
Year % Change
2000 86.7%
2005 90.5% +4.3%
2010 91.1% +0.7%
2015 90.9% -0.2%
2018 90.8% -0.1%
2021 90.8% -0.1%

United Kingdom compared with similar countries

  • United Kingdom's 90.8% is below the median for high income countries, which is 94.1%, 96% of the median. (54 countries reporting)
  • United Kingdom's 90.8% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 93.0%, 98% of the median. (44 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 88.6% 86.7% 90.5% 2
2010s 91.0% 90.8% 91.1% 3
2020s 90.8% 90.8% 90.8% 1

Countries ranked near United Kingdom

  1. 113 Mayotte 91.1% compare
  2. 114 South Korea 91.0% compare
  3. 115 India 90.9% compare
  4. 117 United States 90.7% compare
  5. 118 Guatemala 90.6% compare
  6. 119 Ireland 90.6% compare

See the full ranking of 185 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is mountain green cover index in United Kingdom?
Mountain green cover index in United Kingdom was 90.8% 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 United Kingdom?
The highest recorded value was 91.1% in 2010.
What is the lowest mountain green cover index recorded in United Kingdom?
The lowest recorded value was 86.7% in 2000.
How does United Kingdom rank for mountain green cover index?
United Kingdom ranks 116th out of 185 countries with data for 2021.
Is mountain green cover index rising or falling in United Kingdom?
Over the last ten years it is down 0.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this United Kingdom 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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About this data

Indicator
Mountain Green Cover Index
Unit
%
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
185 places, 1,110 data points, 2000–2021
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