Croatia Forest Area
Forest area as % of land area AG.LND.FRST.ZS
Croatia's forest area was 34.88% in 2025, ranked 89th globally. This represents a 0.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1992–2025.
Overview
Croatia's forest area stood at 34.88% in 2025, a rise of +0.09% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 34.88% by 2025. Croatia ranked 89th globally.
Croatia's forest area has demonstrated a modest yet consistent growth trajectory over the past three decades. According to World Bank data, the country's forest area peaked at 34.88% in 2025, surpassing its all-time trough of 33.21% in 1992. This growth is comparable to other nations with similar forest coverage ratios, such as Ghana, which boasts a slightly higher forest area of 35.26%. Croatia's forest area has remained relatively stable since the 1990s, with a gradual increase of 1.67 percentage points. The Czech Republic, another country with a comparable forest area of 34.82%, has experienced a similar trend, underscoring the regional context of forest area growth. While Croatia's forest area appears to be trending upward, any significant changes in land use policies or environmental regulations could alter this trajectory and impact the country's forest coverage.
Data & projection
| Year | Forest Area | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 34.92% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 34.88% | - | - |
| 2025 | 34.88% | +0.09% | #89 |
| 2023 | 34.79% | +0.04% | #88 |
| 2022 | 34.74% | +0.04% | #89 |
| 2021 | 34.70% | +0.04% | #91 |
| 2020 | 34.65% | +0.05% | #91 |
| 2019 | 34.60% | +0.04% | #91 |
| 2018 | 34.56% | +0.04% | #91 |
| 2017 | 34.52% | +0.13% | #91 |
| 2016 | 34.38% | +0.04% | #92 |
| 2015 | 34.34% | +0.01% | #93 |
| 2014 | 34.34% | +0.01% | #92 |
| 2013 | 34.33% | +0.01% | #92 |
| 2012 | 34.32% | +0.01% | #92 |
| 2011 | 34.31% | +0.01% | #95 |
| 2010 | 34.31% | +0.06% | #95 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Croatia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw forest area improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Croatia's forest area was 34.88% in 2025. Ranked 89th globally. This represents a 0.3% increase from the previous year.
Croatia's forest area peaked at 34.88% in 2025.
The lowest forest area in Croatia was 33.21% in 1992.
Croatia ranks 89th globally in forest area as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is AG.LND.FRST.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Croatia's forest area is projected to reach 34.88% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The forest area of Croatia in 2025 was 34.88%. This ranks 89th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_croatia_forest-area,
title = {Croatia Forest Area},
url = {https://historysaid.com/croatia/forest-area/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}