Australia Forest Area
Forest area as % of land area AG.LND.FRST.ZS
Australia's forest area was 17.42% in 2025, ranked 137th globally. This represents a 0.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Australia's forest area stood at 17.42% in 2025, a decline of +0.00% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 17.42% by 2025. Australia ranked 137th globally.
Australia's forest area has remained relatively stable over the past three and a half decades, with the latest data from the World Bank indicating a forest area of 17.42 million hectares in 2025. This figure is remarkably close to the country's all-time peak of 17.43 million hectares recorded in 1990, suggesting a lack of significant deforestation or afforestation efforts in recent years. Meanwhile, the trough year of 2010, when forest area dipped to 16.86 million hectares, marks the lowest point in this period. Australia's forest area is ranked 137th globally and is comparable to peer countries like Ukraine, where the forest area is 16.78 million hectares. The steady trend in Australia's forest area may be attributed to the country's conservation efforts and land use policies. However, a shift towards more intensive agriculture or urban development could potentially alter the trajectory of Australia's forest area in the coming years, potentially leading to a decline in this indicator.
Data & projection
| Year | Forest Area | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 17.42% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 17.42% | - | - |
| 2025 | 17.42% | −0.00% | #137 |
| 2023 | 17.42% | +0.00% | #136 |
| 2022 | 17.42% | +0.00% | #137 |
| 2021 | 17.42% | +0.00% | #138 |
| 2020 | 17.42% | +0.00% | #138 |
| 2019 | 17.42% | +0.00% | #138 |
| 2018 | 17.42% | −0.00% | #138 |
| 2017 | 17.42% | −0.00% | #138 |
| 2016 | 17.43% | +0.10% | #138 |
| 2015 | 17.32% | +0.09% | #138 |
| 2014 | 17.23% | +0.09% | #138 |
| 2013 | 17.14% | +0.09% | #138 |
| 2012 | 17.05% | +0.09% | #138 |
| 2011 | 16.96% | +0.09% | #138 |
| 2010 | 16.86% | −0.03% | #137 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Australia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw forest area improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Australia's forest area was 17.42% in 2025. Ranked 137th globally. This represents a 0.0% decrease from the previous year.
Australia's forest area peaked at 17.43% in 1990.
The lowest forest area in Australia was 16.86% in 2010.
Australia ranks 137th globally in forest area as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is AG.LND.FRST.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Australia's forest area is projected to reach 17.42% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The forest area of Australia in 2025 was 17.42%. This ranks 137th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_australia_forest-area,
title = {Australia Forest Area},
url = {https://historysaid.com/australia/forest-area/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}