Bosnia and Herzegovina Forest Area
Forest area as % of land area AG.LND.FRST.ZS
Bosnia and Herzegovina's forest area was 42.73% in 2025, ranked 66th globally. This represents a 0.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1992–2025.
Overview
Bosnia and Herzegovina's forest area stood at 42.73% in 2025, a decline of +0.00% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 42.73% by 2025. Bosnia and Herzegovina ranked 66th globally.
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s forest cover has remained relatively stable over the 33‑year series, declining from the all‑time peak of 42.78 percent in 1992 to a low of 41.07 percent in 2010 before recovering to 42.73 percent in 2025, which places the country 66th globally. The modest rebound since the 2010 trough suggests that reforestation and natural regeneration have offset earlier losses, yet the current level still lags behind nearby peers such as Belarus, whose forest area stands at 43.55 percent. The narrow gap with French Polynesia (43.06 percent) and Cameroon (42.44 percent) indicates that Bosnia and Herzegovina is positioned within the mid‑range of forest‑rich nations, but further gains will require sustained policy support for afforestation and protection of existing woodlands. Continued investment in forest management could push the share above the 2025 figure and narrow the disparity with higher‑ranking peers.
Data & projection
| Year | Forest Area | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 42.73% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 42.73% | - | - |
| 2025 | 42.73% | −0.00% | #66 |
| 2023 | 42.73% | +0.00% | #67 |
| 2022 | 42.73% | +0.00% | #69 |
| 2021 | 42.73% | +0.00% | #69 |
| 2020 | 42.73% | +0.00% | #69 |
| 2019 | 42.73% | +0.00% | #69 |
| 2018 | 42.73% | +0.00% | #69 |
| 2017 | 42.73% | +0.22% | #69 |
| 2016 | 42.51% | +0.31% | #71 |
| 2015 | 42.20% | +0.23% | #72 |
| 2014 | 41.97% | +0.23% | #72 |
| 2013 | 41.75% | +0.23% | #73 |
| 2012 | 41.52% | +0.23% | #74 |
| 2011 | 41.29% | +0.23% | #74 |
| 2010 | 41.07% | −0.02% | #74 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bosnia and Herzegovina matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw forest area improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bosnia and Herzegovina's forest area was 42.73% in 2025. Ranked 66th globally. This represents a 0.0% decrease from the previous year.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's forest area peaked at 42.78% in 1992.
The lowest forest area in Bosnia and Herzegovina was 41.07% in 2010.
Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 66th globally in forest area as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is AG.LND.FRST.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's forest area is projected to reach 42.73% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The forest area of Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2025 was 42.73%. This ranks 66th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bosnia-and-herzegovina_forest-area,
title = {Bosnia and Herzegovina Forest Area},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bosnia-and-herzegovina/forest-area/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}