Bolivia, Plurinational State of Forest Area
Forest area as % of land area AG.LND.FRST.ZS
Bolivia, Plurinational State of's forest area was 45.96% in 2025, ranked 58th globally. This represents a 0.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Bolivia, Plurinational State of's forest area stood at 45.96% in 2025, a decline of +0.38% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 45.96% by 2025. Bolivia, Plurinational State of ranked 58th globally.
Bolivia's forest area has experienced a significant decline over the past three and a half decades, with the country's forest cover shrinking from 53.36 million hectares in 1990 to 45.96 million hectares in 2025. This represents a loss of approximately 7.4 million hectares, or about 13.9% of its forest area during this period. Bolivia now ranks 58th globally in terms of forest area, falling behind countries such as Indonesia, which has a slightly larger forest area at 46.77 million hectares. The country's forest area has been steadily decreasing since 1990, with no signs of recovery. A key factor contributing to this trend is likely the increasing demand for land for agriculture and livestock, exacerbated by the growing population. To alter this trajectory, Bolivia would need to implement effective conservation and reforestation strategies, potentially through international cooperation and targeted investment in sustainable land-use practices.
Data & projection
| Year | Forest Area | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 45.77% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 45.96% | - | - |
| 2025 | 45.96% | −0.38% | #58 |
| 2023 | 46.35% | −0.19% | #58 |
| 2022 | 46.54% | −0.19% | #58 |
| 2021 | 46.73% | −0.20% | #58 |
| 2020 | 46.92% | −0.18% | #57 |
| 2019 | 47.11% | −0.20% | #56 |
| 2018 | 47.31% | −0.22% | #58 |
| 2017 | 47.53% | −0.24% | #58 |
| 2016 | 47.77% | −0.26% | #58 |
| 2015 | 48.03% | −0.20% | #57 |
| 2014 | 48.22% | −0.20% | #57 |
| 2013 | 48.42% | −0.20% | #57 |
| 2012 | 48.61% | −0.20% | #57 |
| 2011 | 48.81% | −0.20% | #57 |
| 2010 | 49.00% | −0.19% | #58 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bolivia, Plurinational State of matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw forest area improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bolivia, Plurinational State of's forest area was 45.96% in 2025. Ranked 58th globally. This represents a 0.8% decrease from the previous year.
Bolivia, Plurinational State of's forest area peaked at 53.36% in 1990.
The lowest forest area in Bolivia, Plurinational State of was 45.96% in 2025.
Bolivia, Plurinational State of ranks 58th globally in forest area as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is AG.LND.FRST.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bolivia, Plurinational State of's forest area is projected to reach 45.96% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The forest area of Bolivia, Plurinational State of in 2025 was 45.96%. This ranks 58th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bolivia-plurinational-state-of_forest-area,
title = {Bolivia, Plurinational State of Forest Area},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bolivia-plurinational-state-of/forest-area/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}