Environment in Northern Cape
8 indicators covering environment for Northern Cape.
| Indicator | Latest | Year | 10-yr change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly | 16.81 Percentage change | 2025 | up 211.8% | 8th |
| Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly | 18.02 Percentage change | 2025 | up 218.8% | 8th |
| Exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly | -33.5 Percentage change | 2024 | down 425.5% | 698th |
| Exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly | -16.91 Percentage change | 2024 | down 257.0% | 712th |
| River flooding exposure — Cropland share exposed to river flooding | 0.1499 Percentage of agricultural land area | 2022 | down 2.8% | 2473rd |
| Land cover and land cover change — Grassland | 8,218 Square kilometres | 2022 | down 4.4% | 234th |
| Land cover and land cover change — Loss of cropland | 189.04 Square kilometres | 2022 | up 57.9% | 534th |
| Land cover and land cover change — Gain of artificial surfaces | 1,770 Square kilometres | 2022 | up 135.2% | 107th |