How green are cities in United Kingdom
Green spaces are the lungs of cities and vital to all residents. By comparing cities within each country, we aim to make these insights more engaging. This report analyzes the largest cities in United Kingdom by population on their greenest day.
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| Rankingsorted ascending | city | Green % | Tree canopy % | Population density |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 54% | 36% | 3,658 | |
| 2 | 54% | 33% | 2,396 | |
| 3 | 55% | 24% | 2,173 | |
| 4 | 52% | 31% | 3,198 | |
| 5 | 46% | 28% | 4,774 | |
| 6 | 47% | 26% | 3,148 | |
| 7 | 46% | 28% | 4,616 | |
| 8 | 44% | 27% | 3,998 | |
| 9 | 44% | 27% | 3,137 | |
| 10 | 54% | 19% | 3,167 | |
| 11 | 47% | 22% | 3,012 | |
| 12 | 50% | 21% | 3,059 | |
| 13 | 42% | 25% | 3,896 | |
| 14 | 41% | 22% | 3,661 | |
| 15 | 51% | 23% | 2,853 | |
| 16 | 47% | 22% | 2,686 | |
| 17 | 44% | 21% | 4,391 | |
| 18 | 39% | 26% | 4,169 | |
| 19 | 41% | 24% | 6,650 | |
| 20 | 39% | 27% | 4,519 | |
| 21 | 45% | 23% | 4,047 | |
| 22 | 45% | 19% | 3,195 | |
| 23 | 40% | 20% | 4,564 | |
| 24 | 53% | 20% | 2,425 | |
| 25 | 49% | 18% | 2,697 | |
| 26 | 48% | 18% | 4,687 | |
| 27 | 48% | 24% | 2,800 | |
| 28 | 42% | 27% | 3,780 | |
| 29 | 37% | 26% | 4,671 | |
| 30 | 41% | 27% | 4,351 | |
| 31 | 47% | 17% | 2,530 | |
| 32 | 34% | 20% | 4,132 | |
| 33 | 32% | 19% | 3,555 | |
| 34 | 38% | 20% | 3,688 | |
| 35 | 44% | 25% | 3,279 | |
| 36 | 36% | 15% | 3,494 | |
| 37 | 45% | 25% | 3,081 | |
| 38 | 37% | 14% | 3,919 | |
| 39 | 31% | 16% | 4,830 | |
| 40 | 25% | 8% | 3,485 |
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