Environment in Middle East
8 indicators covering environment for Middle East.
| Indicator | Latest | Year | 10-yr change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly | -22.03 Percentage change | 2025 | down 1,035.6% | 2947th |
| Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly | -34.08 Percentage change | 2025 | down 690.6% | 3117th |
| Exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly | -4.53 Percentage change | 2024 | down 337.4% | 247th |
| Exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly | -9.19 Percentage change | 2024 | down 292.9% | 624th |
| River flooding exposure — Cropland share exposed to river flooding | 9.44 Percentage of agricultural land area | 2022 | down 1.0% | 499th |
| Land cover and land cover change — Grassland | 49,612 Square kilometres | 2022 | up 2.3% | 123rd |
| Land cover and land cover change — Loss of cropland | 12,226 Square kilometres | 2022 | up 114.5% | 75th |
| Land cover and land cover change — Gain of artificial surfaces | 17,245 Square kilometres | 2022 | up 204.1% | 60th |