Antigua and Barbuda Forest Area
Forest area as % of land area AG.LND.FRST.ZS
Antigua and Barbuda's forest area was 17.73% in 2025, ranked 136th globally. This represents a 1.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Antigua and Barbuda's forest area stood at 17.73% in 2025, a decline of +0.29% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 17.73% by 2025. Antigua and Barbuda ranked 136th globally.
Antigua and Barbuda's forest area has exhibited a downward trend over the past three and a half decades, with the latest available data from the World Bank showing a coverage of 17.73 square kilometers in 2025. This represents a decline from the all-time peak of 22.98 square kilometers recorded in 1990, and marks the lowest point in the country's forest area coverage since the 35-year coverage period began. Comparatively, other nations with similar forest area rankings include Bermuda, which has a slightly higher coverage of 18.52 square kilometers, and Australia, which has a roughly comparable coverage of 17.42 square kilometers. The decline in Antigua and Barbuda's forest area suggests that environmental conservation efforts may be insufficient to halt deforestation in the country. A reversal of this trend would likely require stronger enforcement of environmental regulations and increased investment in sustainable land-use practices.
Data & projection
| Year | Forest Area | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 17.58% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 17.73% | - | - |
| 2025 | 17.73% | −0.29% | #136 |
| 2023 | 18.01% | −0.15% | #135 |
| 2022 | 18.16% | −0.14% | #136 |
| 2021 | 18.30% | −0.15% | #136 |
| 2020 | 18.45% | −0.14% | #136 |
| 2019 | 18.59% | −0.16% | #135 |
| 2018 | 18.75% | −0.16% | #134 |
| 2017 | 18.91% | −0.14% | #134 |
| 2016 | 19.05% | −0.16% | #134 |
| 2015 | 19.20% | −0.15% | #133 |
| 2014 | 19.35% | −0.15% | #133 |
| 2013 | 19.50% | −0.15% | #133 |
| 2012 | 19.65% | −0.15% | #133 |
| 2011 | 19.80% | −0.15% | #134 |
| 2010 | 19.95% | −0.15% | #133 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Antigua and Barbuda matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1984. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw forest area improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Antigua and Barbuda's forest area was 17.73% in 2025. Ranked 136th globally. This represents a 1.6% decrease from the previous year.
Antigua and Barbuda's forest area peaked at 22.98% in 1990.
The lowest forest area in Antigua and Barbuda was 17.73% in 2025.
Antigua and Barbuda ranks 136th globally in forest area as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is AG.LND.FRST.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Antigua and Barbuda's forest area is projected to reach 17.73% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The forest area of Antigua and Barbuda in 2025 was 17.73%. This ranks 136th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_antigua-and-barbuda_forest-area,
title = {Antigua and Barbuda Forest Area},
url = {https://historysaid.com/antigua-and-barbuda/forest-area/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}