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United Kingdom, Europe
Glasgow
2025
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Glasgow is a city with a population of 597,961 and lies in the 3000-5000 (High) density category. The city has an area of 158.18 km² with a total green space of 42% and a tree coverage of 27%. The city lies in the North Temperate Zone of the world. The city has improved its Average health of urban vegetation when compared to Global Average and also improved its Percentage of urban area covered by grass when compared to previous year. Within Europe, 51.0% of cities are ranked lower than Glasgow.
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Glasgow is ranked 28 of 40 green cities in United Kingdom
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C-
Urban Green Space
Percentage of urban green space
42%
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158 km²Urban area population
597,961 (2025)