Brazil Forest Area
Forest area as % of land area AG.LND.FRST.ZS
Brazil's forest area was 58.69% in 2025, ranked 30th globally. This represents a 0.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Brazil's forest area stood at 58.69% in 2025, a decline of +0.29% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 58.69% by 2025. Brazil ranked 30th globally.
Brazil's forest area has experienced a decline over the past three and a half decades, with a current coverage of 58.69 hectares, ranking it thirty globally. At its peak in 1990, Brazil's forest area reached 70.46 hectares, a figure surpassed only by Zambia's 59.02 hectares, among the peer countries. The decline in forest area is a concerning trend, as it may have significant implications for the country's ecosystem and biodiversity. Compared to Malaysia, which has experienced a similar decline in forest area, Brazil's rate of loss may be more pronounced, with its forest area shrinking by over 17% since 1990. A stabilization of deforestation rates and implementation of effective conservation policies would be necessary to reverse this trend, but the current trajectory suggests a continued decline in forest area. Stabilization of the forest area will likely depend on the effectiveness of government policies and actions to mitigate deforestation.
Data & projection
| Year | Forest Area | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 58.55% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 58.69% | - | - |
| 2025 | 58.69% | −0.29% | #30 |
| 2023 | 58.98% | −0.15% | #29 |
| 2022 | 59.13% | −0.14% | #29 |
| 2021 | 59.27% | −0.15% | #29 |
| 2020 | 59.42% | −0.14% | #29 |
| 2019 | 59.56% | −0.15% | #28 |
| 2018 | 59.71% | −0.12% | #28 |
| 2017 | 59.83% | −0.24% | #28 |
| 2016 | 60.07% | −0.22% | #28 |
| 2015 | 60.29% | −0.18% | #29 |
| 2014 | 60.47% | −0.18% | #28 |
| 2013 | 60.66% | −0.18% | #28 |
| 2012 | 60.84% | −0.18% | #28 |
| 2011 | 61.02% | −0.18% | #28 |
| 2010 | 61.21% | −0.47% | #28 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Brazil matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2016. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw forest area improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Brazil's forest area was 58.69% in 2025. Ranked 30th globally. This represents a 0.5% decrease from the previous year.
Brazil's forest area peaked at 70.46% in 1990.
The lowest forest area in Brazil was 58.69% in 2025.
Brazil ranks 30th globally in forest area as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is AG.LND.FRST.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Brazil's forest area is projected to reach 58.69% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The forest area of Brazil in 2025 was 58.69%. This ranks 30th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_brazil_forest-area,
title = {Brazil Forest Area},
url = {https://historysaid.com/brazil/forest-area/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}