Bulgaria Forest Area
Forest area as % of land area AG.LND.FRST.ZS
Bulgaria's forest area was 36.46% in 2025, ranked 83rd globally. This represents a 0.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Bulgaria's forest area stood at 36.46% in 2025, a rise of +0.24% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 36.46% by 2025. Bulgaria ranked 83rd globally.
Bulgaria's forest area has experienced a steady expansion over the past three and a half decades, rising from 30.07 square kilometers in 1990 to 36.46 square kilometers in 2025, representing the country's all-time peak. This growth has allowed Bulgaria to surpass several peer countries, including Portugal which held a comparable forest area of 36.16 square kilometers in 2025. The country's forestry sector has likely benefited from increased conservation efforts and sustainable land-use practices during this period. Notably, Bulgaria's forest area has surpassed Vanuatu's 36.28 square kilometers in 2025, indicating a notable catch-up in this dimension. However, forest area growth may be hampered by factors such as land degradation, urbanization, and climate change, which could alter the trajectory of this trend. A significant increase in reforestation efforts or land-use policy changes could potentially drive continued growth in Bulgaria's forest area, but such outcomes would depend on the effectiveness of these efforts in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Forest Area | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 36.58% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 36.46% | - | - |
| 2025 | 36.46% | +0.24% | #83 |
| 2023 | 36.22% | +0.12% | #83 |
| 2022 | 36.10% | +0.12% | #85 |
| 2021 | 35.98% | +0.12% | #85 |
| 2020 | 35.86% | +0.12% | #85 |
| 2019 | 35.74% | +0.12% | #86 |
| 2018 | 35.62% | +0.12% | #87 |
| 2017 | 35.50% | +0.12% | #87 |
| 2016 | 35.38% | +0.07% | #87 |
| 2015 | 35.31% | +0.18% | #87 |
| 2014 | 35.13% | +0.18% | #87 |
| 2013 | 34.95% | +0.18% | #87 |
| 2012 | 34.78% | +0.18% | #88 |
| 2011 | 34.60% | +0.18% | #89 |
| 2010 | 34.42% | +0.33% | #93 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bulgaria 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
Bulgaria's forest area was 36.46% in 2025. Ranked 83rd globally. This represents a 0.7% increase from the previous year.
Bulgaria's forest area peaked at 36.46% in 2025.
The lowest forest area in Bulgaria was 30.07% in 1990.
Bulgaria ranks 83rd globally in forest area as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is AG.LND.FRST.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bulgaria's forest area is projected to reach 36.46% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The forest area of Bulgaria in 2025 was 36.46%. This ranks 83rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bulgaria_forest-area,
title = {Bulgaria Forest Area},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bulgaria/forest-area/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}