Environment in Western Asia / Near and Middle East countries
8 indicators covering environment for Western Asia / Near and Middle East countries.
| Indicator | Latest | Year | 10-yr change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly | -9.17 Percentage change | 2025 | down 260.4% | 2674th |
| Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly | -15.41 Percentage change | 2025 | down 757.5% | 3030th |
| Exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly | -4.56 Percentage change | 2024 | down 950.5% | 258th |
| Exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly | -4.15 Percentage change | 2024 | down 1,050.1% | 466th |
| River flooding exposure — Cropland share exposed to river flooding | 6.03 Percentage of agricultural land area | 2022 | up 0.3% | 774th |
| Land cover and land cover change — Grassland | 91,325 Square kilometres | 2022 | down 3.5% | 88th |
| Land cover and land cover change — Loss of cropland | 31,496 Square kilometres | 2022 | up 101.9% | 55th |
| Land cover and land cover change — Gain of artificial surfaces | 16,366 Square kilometres | 2022 | up 199.2% | 55th |