Husqvarna Group recently presents the Urban Green Space Insights (HUGSI) Report 2025, which uses AI and satellite data to measure green spaces in cities worldwide.
The report reveals that the 516 cities analyzed have lost green areas equivalent to nearly the size of Paris. In contrast, the Nordic region stands out as a green hub, hosting some of the greenest cities globally.
Since 2019, Husqvarna Group’s HUGSI has provided objective data on urban green space development. HUGSI’s tools are used in international research and serve as a foundation for city planning decisions.
This year, a total of 516 cities in 80 countries on six continents have been analyzed on each city's greenest day of the year, offering valuable insights into how urban greenery has evolved over time.
The analyzed cities range from 5,000 inhabitants in Netherlands to mega cities like Chongqing in China with over 30 million inhabitants.
The average green coverage ranges from 25% in South & West Asia to 46% in Europe. For instance, Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), has only 1% green coverage, while several European cities boast more than 60% of greenery.
“As urbanization accelerates, understanding how green spaces change is essential for creating sustainable, livable cities. Active development of urban greenery should always be a priority when planning public infrastructure,” says Erik Swan, green space specialist and project manager for HUGSI at Husqvarna Group.
