Bahrain Forest Area
Forest area as % of land area AG.LND.FRST.ZS
Bahrain's forest area was 0.99% in 2025, ranked 195th globally. This represents a 4.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Bahrain's forest area stood at 0.99% in 2025, a rise of +0.04% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.99% by 2025. Bahrain ranked 195th globally.
Bahrain's forest area has experienced a stark transformation over the past three and a half decades, with a significant increase in recent years. According to World Bank data, the country's forest area has expanded from a mere 0.32 square kilometers in 1990 to 0.99 square kilometers in 2025, marking a substantial all-time peak. Notably, this growth has positioned Bahrain at number 195 globally in forest area coverage. Compared to its regional peers, Bahrain's forest area is smaller than that of Yemen, which ranks 196 globally with 1.04 square kilometers of forest area, while being larger than Algeria's 0.84 square kilometers. This upward trend suggests a growing focus on environmental conservation in Bahrain, which is likely to continue with the government's efforts to enhance the country's ecological sustainability. However, a decline in water resources and rising temperatures due to climate change may challenge this trajectory, necessitating more effective forest management and conservation strategies to maintain the current trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Forest Area | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.01% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.99% | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.99% | +0.04% | #195 |
| 2023 | 0.95% | +0.01% | #194 |
| 2022 | 0.94% | +0.03% | #195 |
| 2021 | 0.91% | +0.02% | #196 |
| 2020 | 0.89% | +0.02% | #196 |
| 2019 | 0.87% | +0.02% | #196 |
| 2018 | 0.85% | +0.03% | #197 |
| 2017 | 0.82% | +0.02% | #197 |
| 2016 | 0.80% | +0.02% | #198 |
| 2015 | 0.77% | +0.01% | #198 |
| 2014 | 0.76% | +0.02% | #198 |
| 2013 | 0.74% | +0.02% | #198 |
| 2012 | 0.72% | +0.02% | #198 |
| 2011 | 0.70% | +0.02% | #196 |
| 2010 | 0.68% | +0.02% | #194 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bahrain 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
Bahrain's forest area was 0.99% in 2025. Ranked 195th globally. This represents a 4.5% increase from the previous year.
Bahrain's forest area peaked at 0.99% in 2025.
The lowest forest area in Bahrain was 0.32% in 1990.
Bahrain ranks 195th globally in forest area as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is AG.LND.FRST.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bahrain's forest area is projected to reach 0.99% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The forest area of Bahrain in 2025 was 0.99%. This ranks 195th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bahrain_forest-area,
title = {Bahrain Forest Area},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bahrain/forest-area/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}