Environment in Free State
8 indicators covering environment for Free State.
| Indicator | Latest | Year | 10-yr change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly | 7.14 Percentage change | 2025 | up 56.3% | 103rd |
| Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly | 4.79 Percentage change | 2025 | up 11.1% | 195th |
| Exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly | -8.99 Percentage change | 2024 | down 17.9% | 417th |
| Exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly | -8.61 Percentage change | 2024 | down 34.4% | 610th |
| River flooding exposure — Cropland share exposed to river flooding | 0.8537 Percentage of agricultural land area | 2022 | up 1.2% | 2077th |
| Land cover and land cover change — Grassland | 46,942 Square kilometres | 2022 | down 1.1% | 128th |
| Land cover and land cover change — Loss of cropland | 388.95 Square kilometres | 2022 | up 47.4% | 410th |
| Land cover and land cover change — Gain of artificial surfaces | 383 Square kilometres | 2022 | up 228.5% | 227th |