Forest Coverage by Country
Percentage of land area covered by forests. Finland leads at 73.7%, while desert nations have almost none.
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Key Insights
Country Rankings
Top 10 Countries
Bottom 10 Countries
Data Analysis
Value Distribution
How countries are distributed across the value range
Regional Comparison
Average values by world region (Global avg: 37.8%)
Correlation Analysis
Correlation Analysis
Forest Coverage vs CO₂ Emissions
About This Statistic
Forest coverage measures the proportion of land covered by forest. Forests are crucial for carbon sequestration, biodiversity, water regulation, and climate stability.
Deforestation continues to be a major concern, particularly in tropical regions. Some countries have increased forest coverage through reforestation efforts, while others continue to lose forests to agriculture and development.
Full Data
| Rank ↑ | Country ↕ | Value ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finland | 73.7% |
| 2 | Sweden | 68.9% |
| 3 | Japan | 68.4% |
| 4 | South Korea | 64.4% |
| 5 | Slovenia | 61.5% |
| 6 | Brazil | 59.4% |
| 7 | Estonia | 57.7% |
| 8 | Latvia | 54.8% |
| 9 | Russian Federation | 49.8% |
| 10 | Indonesia | 49.1% |
| 11 | Vietnam | 47.6% |
| 12 | Austria | 47.3% |
| 13 | Croatia | 46.5% |
| 14 | Canada | 38.7% |
| 15 | Spain | 36.8% |
| 16 | Portugal | 36.1% |
| 17 | Mexico | 33.9% |
| 18 | United States of America | 33.9% |
| 19 | Germany | 32.7% |
| 20 | Italy | 32.0% |
| 21 | France | 31.4% |
| 22 | Poland | 31.1% |
| 23 | India | 24.3% |
| 24 | People's Republic of China | 23.3% |
| 25 | Australia | 17.4% |
| 26 | Denmark | 14.7% |
| 27 | United Kingdom | 13.2% |
| 28 | Netherlands | 11.2% |
| 29 | Ireland | 11.0% |
| 30 | Saudi Arabia | 0.5% |
| 31 | Egypt | 0.1% |
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CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon dioxide emissions per person in metric tons. Qatar leads at 32.4 tons, while developing nations emit far less.
Renewable Energy
Percentage of energy from renewable sources (hydro, solar, wind, etc.). Iceland leads at 86.9% due to geothermal and hydropower.
Data Source
This data comes from World Bank (2020).
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