Chad Forest Area
Forest area as % of land area AG.LND.FRST.ZS
Chad's forest area was 2.99% in 2025, ranked 182nd globally. This represents a 5.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Chad's forest area stood at 2.99% in 2025, a decline of +0.18% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.99% by 2025. Chad ranked 182nd globally.
Chad’s forest area has contracted sharply over the 35‑year span from 1990 to 2025, falling from an all‑time peak of 5.34 % of land area in 1990 to a trough of 2.99 % in 2025, ranking 182nd globally. This more than 40 percent loss reflects persistent pressures from agricultural expansion, charcoal production and limited enforcement of forest protection policies. By contrast, Tajikistan retains a slightly higher forest cover of 3.09 %, while the Syrian Arab Republic records 2.84 %, underscoring that Chad’s decline is among the steepest in comparable low‑ranked nations. The downward trajectory coincides with broader Sahelian trends of land‑use change and climate‑driven desertification, which exacerbate deforestation and impede natural regeneration. If recent reforestation initiatives and sustainable land‑management programmes are scaled up, the long‑term trend could stabilize, potentially modestly increasing forest cover and improving Chad’s standing in future assessments.
Data & projection
| Year | Forest Area | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 2.90% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 2.99% | - | - |
| 2025 | 2.99% | −0.18% | #182 |
| 2023 | 3.16% | −0.09% | #180 |
| 2022 | 3.25% | −0.09% | #181 |
| 2021 | 3.34% | −0.09% | #182 |
| 2020 | 3.43% | −0.09% | #182 |
| 2019 | 3.51% | −0.09% | #182 |
| 2018 | 3.60% | −0.09% | #182 |
| 2017 | 3.69% | −0.09% | #182 |
| 2016 | 3.79% | −0.10% | #182 |
| 2015 | 3.88% | −0.10% | #182 |
| 2014 | 3.99% | −0.10% | #182 |
| 2013 | 4.09% | −0.10% | #182 |
| 2012 | 4.19% | −0.10% | #182 |
| 2011 | 4.29% | −0.10% | #180 |
| 2010 | 4.39% | −0.07% | #178 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Chad matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw forest area improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Chad's forest area was 2.99% in 2025. Ranked 182nd globally. This represents a 5.5% decrease from the previous year.
Chad's forest area peaked at 5.34% in 1990.
The lowest forest area in Chad was 2.99% in 2025.
Chad ranks 182nd globally in forest area as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is AG.LND.FRST.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Chad's forest area is projected to reach 2.99% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The forest area of Chad in 2025 was 2.99%. This ranks 182nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_chad_forest-area,
title = {Chad Forest Area},
url = {https://historysaid.com/chad/forest-area/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}