Environment in West Midlands
8 indicators covering environment for West Midlands.
| Indicator | Latest | Year | 10-yr change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly | -9.49 Percentage change | 2025 | down 786.3% | 171st |
| Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly | -9.38 Percentage change | 2025 | down 669.4% | 185th |
| Exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly | -2.85 Percentage change | 2024 | down 226.8% | 90th |
| Exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly | 3.36 Percentage change | 2024 | up 37.7% | 43rd |
| River flooding exposure — Cropland share exposed to river flooding | 2.4 Percentage of agricultural land area | 2022 | down 1.7% | 116th |
| Land cover and land cover change — Grassland | 4,609 Square kilometres | 2022 | up 3.3% | 97th |
| Land cover and land cover change — Loss of cropland | 452.52 Square kilometres | 2022 | up 120.8% | 151st |
| Land cover and land cover change — Gain of artificial surfaces | 249.71 Square kilometres | 2022 | up 16.8% | 145th |