Environment of India

Statistics report about the environment and geography of India

Environment of India

This report presents statistics and facts about the environment of India. It gives an overview of the key figures related to geography and the landscape, the flora and fauna in the country and the seasonal weather. Data illustrating public opinion on climate change has also been compiled.

Table of contents

Overview

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  • Basic Statistic Global perception on impact of COP26 commitments on climate change 2022
  • Basic Statistic Largest countries in the world by area
  • Basic Statistic Land area in India 2021, by state and union territory
  • Premium Statistic Global natural resource value leading countries 2021
  • Premium Statistic Protected terrestrial area, by region 2000-2017
  • Premium Statistic Protected marine area, by selected region 2000-2019

Landscape

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  • Premium Statistic Highest mountains in India by elevation 2023
  • Premium Statistic Longest rivers in India 2023
  • Premium Statistic Estimated length of coastline in India 2021, by state
  • Premium Statistic Mangrove cover distribution in India 2021, by state
  • Premium Statistic Number of natural inland wetlands across India FY 2018, by type
  • Premium Statistic Area of forest cover in India 2000-2021

Weather

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  • Premium Statistic Average annual temperature in India 2001-2022
  • Premium Statistic Annual rainfall volume in India 2012-2022
  • Premium Statistic Monthly rainfall volume in India 2022
  • Premium Statistic Annual rainfall in India 2022, by region
  • Premium Statistic Number of heat wave days in India 2010-2022
  • Premium Statistic Number of cold wave days in India 2010-2022

Flora and fauna

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  • Premium Statistic Share of forest cover India 2021, by leading state
  • Premium Statistic Number of wildlife sanctuaries in India 2023, by state
  • Premium Statistic Number of national parks India 2023, by state
  • Premium Statistic Estimated number of tigers in India 2006-2022
  • Premium Statistic Number of known species of angiosperms India 2013-2019
  • Premium Statistic Number of known species of gymnosperms India 2013-2019
  • Premium Statistic Number of known species of fungi in India 2013-2019

Opinion on climate change

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  • Premium Statistic Share of consumers trying to change their transport for climate change worldwide 2022
  • Premium Statistic Share of consumers trying to replace flights for climate change worldwide 2022
  • Premium Statistic Share of respondents likely to save water at home worldwide 2022
  • Premium Statistic Consumers propensity to limit their contribution to climate change India 2022
  • Premium Statistic Awareness of general population towards COP26 India 2022

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