Belgium Forest Area
Forest area as % of land area AG.LND.FRST.ZS
Belgium's forest area was 22.60% in 2025, ranked 125th globally. This represents a 0.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Belgium's forest area stood at 22.60% in 2025, a decline of +0.00% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 22.60% by 2025. Belgium ranked 125th globally.
Belgium’s forest area has shown modest expansion over the 25‑year span from 2000 to 2025, rising from 22.00 % of its land surface in 2000 to 22.60 % in 2025, which places the country at rank 125 globally. The highest share recorded was 22.74 % in 2010, while the 2000 level represents the all‑time low. This incremental gain of 0.60 percentage points mirrors the gradual afforestation and natural regeneration policies pursued since the turn of the century, yet it lags behind the forest cover of nearby Hungary, which stands at 22.42 %, and is slightly below Nigeria’s 22.85 % despite the latter’s different climatic context. The limited upward trajectory suggests that without intensified reforestation programmes or stricter land‑use regulations, Belgium’s forest share is likely to continue its slow climb rather than achieve a marked increase in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Forest Area | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 22.60% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 22.60% | - | - |
| 2025 | 22.60% | −0.00% | #125 |
| 2023 | 22.60% | +0.00% | #124 |
| 2022 | 22.60% | +0.00% | #127 |
| 2021 | 22.60% | +0.00% | #127 |
| 2020 | 22.60% | +0.00% | #128 |
| 2019 | 22.60% | −0.00% | #128 |
| 2018 | 22.61% | −0.12% | #128 |
| 2017 | 22.72% | +0.00% | #128 |
| 2016 | 22.72% | +0.00% | #128 |
| 2015 | 22.72% | −0.00% | #128 |
| 2014 | 22.73% | −0.00% | #128 |
| 2013 | 22.73% | −0.00% | #128 |
| 2012 | 22.74% | −0.00% | #128 |
| 2011 | 22.74% | −0.00% | #127 |
| 2010 | 22.74% | +0.07% | #127 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Belgium 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
Belgium's forest area was 22.60% in 2025. Ranked 125th globally. This represents a 0.0% decrease from the previous year.
Belgium's forest area peaked at 22.74% in 2010.
The lowest forest area in Belgium was 22.00% in 2000.
Belgium ranks 125th globally in forest area as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is AG.LND.FRST.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Belgium's forest area is projected to reach 22.60% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The forest area of Belgium in 2025 was 22.60%. This ranks 125th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_belgium_forest-area,
title = {Belgium Forest Area},
url = {https://historysaid.com/belgium/forest-area/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}