Ecosystem Extent Accounts 2000-2018

From 2000 to 2018, Settlements and Other Artificial Areas (e.g., buildings, construction sites, and roads) increased by 16% and Forests and Woodlands rose by 13%, while Croplands and Inland Wetlands declined by 5% and 4% respectively.

Almost 70,000 hectares of Inland Wetlands and Grasslands were converted into Forests and Woodlands.

Almost 23,5000 hectares of Grasslands and Croplands were converted into Settlements and Other Artificial Areas.