Colombia Forest Area
Forest area as % of land area AG.LND.FRST.ZS
Colombia's forest area was 52.41% in 2025, ranked 43rd globally. This represents a 0.7% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Colombia's forest area stood at 52.41% in 2025, a decline of +0.36% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 52.41% by 2025. Colombia ranked 43rd globally.
Colombia’s forest area has contracted from 58.55 percent of its land in 1990, the all‑time peak, to 52.41 percent in 2025, the lowest share recorded over the 35‑year series and ranking the country 43rd globally. This 6.14‑point decline reflects persistent deforestation pressures despite periodic policy initiatives, and places Colombia’s forest cover slightly below that of the Northern Mariana Islands (52.96 percent) and marginally above the Marshall Islands (52.22 percent). The downward trajectory mirrors broader regional trends in Latin America, where agricultural expansion and illegal mining have accelerated forest loss since the early 2000s. Although reforestation programs have been introduced, the pace of forest regeneration has not offset the cumulative loss. Continued strengthening of land‑use governance, coupled with incentives for sustainable agroforestry, will be essential if Colombia is to reverse the current decline and stabilize its forest area in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Forest Area | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 52.23% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 52.41% | - | - |
| 2025 | 52.41% | −0.36% | #43 |
| 2023 | 52.77% | −0.18% | #43 |
| 2022 | 52.95% | −0.18% | #43 |
| 2021 | 53.13% | −0.18% | #43 |
| 2020 | 53.31% | −0.18% | #44 |
| 2019 | 53.48% | −0.18% | #44 |
| 2018 | 53.66% | −0.18% | #44 |
| 2017 | 53.84% | −0.20% | #44 |
| 2016 | 54.04% | −0.16% | #43 |
| 2015 | 54.20% | −0.12% | #45 |
| 2014 | 54.32% | −0.12% | #45 |
| 2013 | 54.44% | −0.12% | #43 |
| 2012 | 54.56% | −0.12% | #44 |
| 2011 | 54.69% | −0.12% | #44 |
| 2010 | 54.81% | −0.17% | #44 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Colombia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2023. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw forest area improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Colombia's forest area was 52.41% in 2025. Ranked 43rd globally. This represents a 0.7% decrease from the previous year.
Colombia's forest area peaked at 58.55% in 1990.
The lowest forest area in Colombia was 52.41% in 2025.
Colombia ranks 43rd globally in forest area as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is AG.LND.FRST.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Colombia's forest area is projected to reach 52.41% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The forest area of Colombia in 2025 was 52.41%. This ranks 43rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_colombia_forest-area,
title = {Colombia Forest Area},
url = {https://historysaid.com/colombia/forest-area/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}