Canada Forest Area
Forest area as % of land area AG.LND.FRST.ZS
Canada's forest area was 40.08% in 2025, ranked 75th globally. This represents a 1.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Canada's forest area stood at 40.08% in 2025, a rise of +0.61% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 40.08% by 2025. Canada ranked 75th globally.
Canada's forest area has demonstrated steady growth over the past three and a half decades, with a notable increase from 38.85 million hectares in 1990 to 40.08 million hectares in 2025. This upward trend is mirrored in the country's closest ranking peer, Georgia, which boasts a slightly larger forest area of 40.62 million hectares. Conversely, Canada's forest area has seen a slight dip in recent years, reaching a trough of 38.70 million hectares in 2020. The country's forest area has continued to expand since then, with the current all-time peak of 40.08 million hectares set in 2025. The European Union, another peer country, also boasts a comparable forest area of 40.06 million hectares. Looking forward, any significant changes in land use policies or environmental regulations could potentially impact Canada's forest area, with potential implications for the country's biodiversity and carbon sequestration capabilities.
Data & projection
| Year | Forest Area | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 40.31% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 40.08% | - | - |
| 2025 | 40.08% | +0.61% | #75 |
| 2023 | 39.46% | −0.00% | #77 |
| 2022 | 39.47% | −0.00% | #78 |
| 2021 | 39.47% | +0.77% | #79 |
| 2020 | 38.70% | −0.00% | #80 |
| 2019 | 38.70% | −0.00% | #80 |
| 2018 | 38.70% | −0.00% | #80 |
| 2017 | 38.71% | −0.00% | #80 |
| 2016 | 38.71% | −0.00% | #80 |
| 2015 | 38.72% | −0.00% | #80 |
| 2014 | 38.72% | −0.00% | #80 |
| 2013 | 38.73% | −0.00% | #80 |
| 2012 | 38.73% | −0.00% | #79 |
| 2011 | 38.73% | −0.00% | #79 |
| 2010 | 38.74% | −0.01% | #79 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Canada matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw forest area improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Canada's forest area was 40.08% in 2025. Ranked 75th globally. This represents a 1.6% increase from the previous year.
Canada's forest area peaked at 40.08% in 2025.
The lowest forest area in Canada was 38.70% in 2020.
Canada ranks 75th globally in forest area as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is AG.LND.FRST.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Canada's forest area is projected to reach 40.08% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The forest area of Canada in 2025 was 40.08%. This ranks 75th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_canada_forest-area,
title = {Canada Forest Area},
url = {https://historysaid.com/canada/forest-area/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}