Environment in Western Cape
8 indicators covering environment for Western Cape.
| Indicator | Latest | Year | 10-yr change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly | 15.24 Percentage change | 2025 | up 391.2% | 12th |
| Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly | 12.68 Percentage change | 2025 | up 359.4% | 25th |
| Exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly | -13.88 Percentage change | 2024 | down 362.6% | 580th |
| Exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly | -13.29 Percentage change | 2024 | down 310.6% | 676th |
| River flooding exposure — Cropland share exposed to river flooding | 1.18 Percentage of agricultural land area | 2022 | up 1.5% | 1912th |
| Land cover and land cover change — Grassland | 7,303 Square kilometres | 2022 | down 5.7% | 224th |
| Land cover and land cover change — Loss of cropland | 572.27 Square kilometres | 2022 | up 220.3% | 329th |
| Land cover and land cover change — Gain of artificial surfaces | 684.81 Square kilometres | 2022 | up 1,432.1% | 173rd |