Austria Forest Area
Forest area as % of land area AG.LND.FRST.ZS
Austria's forest area was 47.31% in 2025, ranked 56th globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Austria's forest area stood at 47.31% in 2025, a rise of +0.07% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 47.31% by 2025. Austria ranked 56th globally.
Austria's forest area has experienced a modest expansion over the past three and a half decades, with the latest measurement in 2025 standing at 47.31% of the country's total area, ranking it 56th globally. This represents a slight increase from the all-time trough of 45.75% in 1990, indicating a gradual recovery of Austria's forest cover. In comparison, Viet Nam, a peer country, boasts a slightly higher forest area of 47.93% in 2025, while Indonesia ranks lower at 46.77%. The expansion of forest area is a positive trend for Austria, supporting the country's biodiversity and mitigating the effects of climate change. However, a decline in forest cover could be triggered by factors such as urbanization, agriculture expansion, or severe weather events, which would necessitate the implementation of effective conservation and sustainable land-use strategies to prevent such a reversal in trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Forest Area | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 47.34% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 47.31% | - | - |
| 2025 | 47.31% | +0.07% | #56 |
| 2023 | 47.24% | +0.03% | #57 |
| 2022 | 47.21% | +0.03% | #56 |
| 2021 | 47.17% | +0.03% | #56 |
| 2020 | 47.14% | +0.03% | #56 |
| 2019 | 47.10% | −0.06% | #57 |
| 2018 | 47.16% | +0.04% | #59 |
| 2017 | 47.12% | +0.04% | #59 |
| 2016 | 47.08% | +0.04% | #59 |
| 2015 | 47.03% | +0.04% | #58 |
| 2014 | 46.99% | +0.04% | #58 |
| 2013 | 46.95% | +0.04% | #58 |
| 2012 | 46.90% | +0.04% | #60 |
| 2011 | 46.86% | +0.04% | #60 |
| 2010 | 46.82% | +0.03% | #60 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Austria 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
Austria's forest area was 47.31% in 2025. Ranked 56th globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from the previous year.
Austria's forest area peaked at 47.31% in 2025.
The lowest forest area in Austria was 45.75% in 1990.
Austria ranks 56th globally in forest area as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is AG.LND.FRST.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Austria's forest area is projected to reach 47.31% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The forest area of Austria in 2025 was 47.31%. This ranks 56th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_austria_forest-area,
title = {Austria Forest Area},
url = {https://historysaid.com/austria/forest-area/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}