Barbados Forest Area
Forest area as % of land area AG.LND.FRST.ZS
Barbados's forest area was 14.65% in 2025, ranked 142nd globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Barbados's forest area stood at 14.65% in 2025, a rise of +0.00% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 14.65% by 2025. Barbados ranked 142nd globally.
Barbados' forest area has remained relatively stable over the past three and a half decades, with a consistent coverage of approximately 14.65% of its total territory since 1990. This stability is a notable feature, given the global trend of declining forested areas, with Denmark standing at 15.83% forest cover, a stark contrast to Barbados' steady figure. The island nation's forest area has neither reached nor fallen below its all-time peak of 14.65%, which was achieved in 2025. Similarly, the trough, also 14.65%, was observed in 2023, indicating a narrow margin between the maximum and minimum forest cover. Barbados' forest area consistently ranks below the global average, and its proximity to Bangladesh's 14.48% forest cover is a notable aspect. The trend for Barbados is expected to remain stable unless factors such as urbanization, agricultural expansion, or conservation efforts significantly alter the trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Forest Area | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 14.65% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 14.65% | - | - |
| 2025 | 14.65% | +0.00% | #142 |
| 2023 | 14.65% | +0.00% | #141 |
| 2022 | 14.65% | +0.00% | #142 |
| 2021 | 14.65% | +0.00% | #142 |
| 2020 | 14.65% | +0.00% | #142 |
| 2019 | 14.65% | +0.00% | #142 |
| 2018 | 14.65% | +0.00% | #142 |
| 2017 | 14.65% | +0.00% | #142 |
| 2016 | 14.65% | +0.00% | #142 |
| 2015 | 14.65% | +0.00% | #142 |
| 2014 | 14.65% | +0.00% | #142 |
| 2013 | 14.65% | +0.00% | #142 |
| 2012 | 14.65% | +0.00% | #142 |
| 2011 | 14.65% | +0.00% | #142 |
| 2010 | 14.65% | +0.00% | #141 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Barbados matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2011. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw forest area improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Barbados's forest area was 14.65% in 2025. Ranked 142nd globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from the previous year.
Barbados's forest area peaked at 14.65% in 2025.
The lowest forest area in Barbados was 14.65% in 1990.
Barbados ranks 142nd globally in forest area as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is AG.LND.FRST.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Barbados's forest area is projected to reach 14.65% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The forest area of Barbados in 2025 was 14.65%. This ranks 142nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_barbados_forest-area,
title = {Barbados Forest Area},
url = {https://historysaid.com/barbados/forest-area/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}