Chile Forest Area
Forest area as % of land area AG.LND.FRST.ZS
Chile's forest area was 25.34% in 2025, ranked 116th globally. This represents a 1.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Chile's forest area stood at 25.34% in 2025, a rise of +0.33% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 25.34% by 2025. Chile ranked 116th globally.
Chile's forest area has exhibited a notable trend over the past three and a half decades, with the most recent data indicating a forest area of 25.34 million hectares, ranking 116th globally. Since 1990, the country's forest cover has expanded by approximately 4.84 million hectares, with the highest point reached in 2025. Benin, a peer country, has a slightly larger forest area, at 25.59 million hectares. During this period, Chile's forest area has maintained a steady growth trend, except for the 1990 trough of 20.50 million hectares. This expansion can be attributed to the country's concerted efforts to reforest and conserve its natural resources. As Chile continues to prioritize sustainable land use and forest management, it is likely that the forest area will continue to grow, potentially surpassing Benin's coverage if the trend persists. However, any significant changes in agricultural or urban development policies could alter this trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Forest Area | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 25.51% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 25.34% | - | - |
| 2025 | 25.34% | +0.33% | #116 |
| 2023 | 25.01% | +0.17% | #116 |
| 2022 | 24.85% | +0.17% | #118 |
| 2021 | 24.68% | +0.17% | #119 |
| 2020 | 24.52% | +0.17% | #119 |
| 2019 | 24.35% | +0.15% | #120 |
| 2018 | 24.20% | +0.17% | #121 |
| 2017 | 24.04% | +0.17% | #123 |
| 2016 | 23.87% | +0.15% | #124 |
| 2015 | 23.72% | +0.23% | #124 |
| 2014 | 23.49% | +0.29% | #126 |
| 2013 | 23.20% | +0.23% | #127 |
| 2012 | 22.96% | +0.23% | #127 |
| 2011 | 22.73% | +0.23% | #128 |
| 2010 | 22.49% | +0.12% | #129 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Chile matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2010. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw forest area improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Chile's forest area was 25.34% in 2025. Ranked 116th globally. This represents a 1.3% increase from the previous year.
Chile's forest area peaked at 25.34% in 2025.
The lowest forest area in Chile was 20.50% in 1990.
Chile ranks 116th globally in forest area as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is AG.LND.FRST.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Chile's forest area is projected to reach 25.34% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The forest area of Chile in 2025 was 25.34%. This ranks 116th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_chile_forest-area,
title = {Chile Forest Area},
url = {https://historysaid.com/chile/forest-area/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}