Mountain Green Cover Index in United States
United States: Mountain Green Cover Index was 90.7% in 2021. ▬ Flat
Mountain Green Cover Index in United States, 2000–2021
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2021, mountain green cover index in United States stood at 90.7%. That is the lowest value across all 6 years on record.
That represents a change of down 0.1% on the previous year and down 0.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mountain green cover index in United States peaked at 91.3% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 90.7%, in 2021.
That places United States 117th 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 | 91.2% | 91.1% | 91.3% | 2 |
| 2010s | 91.0% | 90.8% | 91.1% | 3 |
| 2020s | 90.7% | 90.7% | 90.7% | 1 |
Countries ranked near United States
- 114 South Korea 91.0% compare
- 115 India 90.9% compare
- 116 United Kingdom 90.8% compare
- 118 Guatemala 90.6% compare
- 120 Malawi 90.3% compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is mountain green cover index in United States?
- Mountain green cover index in United States was 90.7% 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 States?
- The highest recorded value was 91.3% in 2000.
- What is the lowest mountain green cover index recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 90.7% in 2021.
- How does United States rank for mountain green cover index?
- United States ranks 117th out of 184 countries with data for 2021.
- Is mountain green cover index rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this United States 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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