British Virgin Islands Forest Area
Forest area as % of land area AG.LND.FRST.ZS
British Virgin Islands's forest area was 24.13% in 2025, ranked 123rd globally. This represents a 0.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
British Virgin Islands's forest area stood at 24.13% in 2025, a decline of +0.00% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 24.13% by 2025. British Virgin Islands ranked 123rd globally.
The British Virgin Islands' forest area, as of 2025, stands at 24.13, ranking 123 globally. This value represents a decline from the 35-year high of 24.73 in 1990, marking a concerning trend for the island nation's ecological balance. In comparison, Nicaragua, a peer country, also experienced a slight decline, with a forest area of 24.16 in 2025, while other peers, such as Guinea, have maintained relatively stable forest cover. The stability of forest areas in peer countries suggests that the British Virgin Islands' situation may be an anomaly, warranting further investigation into the contributing factors. Notably, the slight decline in forest area is occurring amidst increasing global awareness of environmental conservation. A shift in land-use policies or a concerted effort to reforest could potentially alter the trajectory of the British Virgin Islands' forest area, reversing the decline and improving its global ranking.
Data & projection
| Year | Forest Area | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 24.13% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 24.13% | - | - |
| 2025 | 24.13% | −0.00% | #123 |
| 2023 | 24.13% | +0.00% | #121 |
| 2022 | 24.13% | +0.00% | #122 |
| 2021 | 24.13% | +0.00% | #122 |
| 2020 | 24.13% | +0.00% | #121 |
| 2019 | 24.13% | +0.00% | #123 |
| 2018 | 24.13% | +0.00% | #122 |
| 2017 | 24.13% | +0.00% | #122 |
| 2016 | 24.13% | +0.00% | #122 |
| 2015 | 24.13% | −0.03% | #122 |
| 2014 | 24.16% | −0.03% | #122 |
| 2013 | 24.19% | −0.03% | #122 |
| 2012 | 24.21% | −0.03% | #123 |
| 2011 | 24.24% | −0.03% | #124 |
| 2010 | 24.27% | −0.02% | #123 |
Analysis
British Virgin Islands's forest area was 24.13% in 2025, a decline of −0.00% from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 24.13% by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
British Virgin Islands's forest area was 24.13% in 2025. Ranked 123rd globally. This represents a 0.0% decrease from the previous year.
British Virgin Islands's forest area peaked at 24.73% in 1990.
The lowest forest area in British Virgin Islands was 24.13% in 2025.
British Virgin Islands ranks 123rd globally in forest area as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is AG.LND.FRST.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
British Virgin Islands's forest area is projected to reach 24.13% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The forest area of British Virgin Islands in 2025 was 24.13%. This ranks 123rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_british-virgin-islands_forest-area,
title = {British Virgin Islands Forest Area},
url = {https://historysaid.com/british-virgin-islands/forest-area/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}