Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological in Central Africa (African Union)

Central Africa (African Union): Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological was 380.05 Hectares in 2020. ▲ Rising

Latest (2020)
380.05 Hectares
Change on year
up 15.6%
Rank
15th
of 28 groups
All-time high
380.05 Hectares
in 2020
All-time low
164.62 Hectares
in 2000
Years of data
21
2000–2020

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological in Central Africa (African Union), 2000–2020

01002003004002000201020202000: 164.6 Hectares2001: 176.2 Hectares2002: 185.4 Hectares2003: 193.2 Hectares2004: 200.4 Hectares2005: 212.7 Hectares2006: 221.1 Hectares2007: 229 Hectares2008: 235.9 Hectares2009: 242.7 Hectares2010: 249.5 Hectares2011: 256 Hectares2012: 265.6 Hectares2013: 278.1 Hectares2014: 291.4 Hectares2015: 298.4 Hectares2016: 307.6 Hectares2017: 313.6 Hectares2018: 320.6 Hectares2019: 328.8 Hectares2020: 380.1 Hectares

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Hectares.

Analysis

The most recent figure for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 23 - ecological in Central Africa (African Union) is 380.05 Hectares, measured in 2020. That is the highest value across all 21 years on record.

The figure is up 15.6% on the previous year and up 52.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 23 - ecological in Central Africa (African Union) peaked at 380.05 Hectares in 2020 and was at its lowest, 164.62 Hectares, in 2000.

That places Central Africa (African Union) 15th out of 28 groups with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 21 years of available data.

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological in Central Africa (African Union), year by year

Annual values for Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological sustainability — Artificial surfaces (including urban and associated areas) in Central Africa (African Union), 2000 to 2020.
Year Hectares Change
2000 164.62 Hectares
2001 176.15 Hectares +7.0%
2002 185.44 Hectares +5.3%
2003 193.24 Hectares +4.2%
2004 200.36 Hectares +3.7%
2005 212.75 Hectares +6.2%
2006 221.07 Hectares +3.9%
2007 229.04 Hectares +3.6%
2008 235.87 Hectares +3.0%
2009 242.72 Hectares +2.9%
2010 249.54 Hectares +2.8%
2011 256.01 Hectares +2.6%
2012 265.62 Hectares +3.8%
2013 278.12 Hectares +4.7%
2014 291.41 Hectares +4.8%
2015 298.4 Hectares +2.4%
2016 307.62 Hectares +3.1%
2017 313.55 Hectares +1.9%
2018 320.6 Hectares +2.2%
2019 328.77 Hectares +2.5%
2020 380.05 Hectares +15.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 206.13 Hectares 164.62 Hectares 242.72 Hectares 10
2010s 290.96 Hectares 249.54 Hectares 328.77 Hectares 10
2020s 380.05 Hectares 380.05 Hectares 380.05 Hectares 1

Countries ranked near Central Africa (African Union)

  1. 12 Mexico 1,264 Hectares compare
  2. 13 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 995.65 Hectares compare
  3. 14 Italy 994 Hectares compare
  4. 15 Canada 938.36 Hectares compare
  5. 16 Australia 931 Hectares compare
  6. 17 South Africa 750.74 Hectares compare
  7. 18 Moldova 158.61 Hectares compare
  8. 18 Romania 659.16 Hectares compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 23 - ecological in Central Africa (African Union)?
Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 23 - ecological in Central Africa (African Union) was 380.05 Hectares in 2020, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 23 - ecological recorded in Central Africa (African Union)?
The highest recorded value was 380.05 Hectares in 2020.
What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 23 - ecological recorded in Central Africa (African Union)?
The lowest recorded value was 164.62 Hectares in 2000.
How does Central Africa (African Union) rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 23 - ecological?
Central Africa (African Union) ranks 15th out of 28 groups with data for 2020.
Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 23 - ecological rising or falling in Central Africa (African Union)?
Over the last ten years it is up 52.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Central Africa (African Union) data come from?
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Indicator
Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological sustainability — Artificial surfaces (including urban and associated areas)
Unit
Hectares
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
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245 places, 5,127 data points, 2000–2020
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The Statistical Annex to the annual Africa's Development Dynamics (AFDD) report is a collection of development indicators that were gathered and analysed while conducting the research that went into the report. These data are also available online for free viewing or download at https://oe.cd/AFDD-2024, a bilingual website which links to the electronic version of the Africa's Development Dynamics book in both English and French. Table 23 shows indicators of ecological sustainability, in terms of land use. This includes number of hectars of land allocated to different kinds of use, carbon stock in living biomass, and fertiliser use, and wood production.