Cuba Forest Area
Forest area as % of land area AG.LND.FRST.ZS
Cuba's forest area was 31.23% in 2025, ranked 106th globally. This represents a 0.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Cuba's forest area stood at 31.23% in 2025, a decline of +0.00% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 31.23% by 2025. Cuba ranked 106th globally.
Cuba’s forest area has expanded markedly over the 35‑year span from 1990 to 2025, rising from 19.16 % of land area in the earliest year to 31.23 % in the latest year, the highest share recorded in 2023 and ranking the nation 106th globally. This increase represents a gain of 12.07 percentage points, reflecting a sustained afforestation effort that outpaces the modest decline experienced by many Caribbean neighbours. By comparison, Guatemala records a slightly higher coverage of 32.38 % and Poland 31.16 %, placing Cuba’s forest extent within a similar range to these more temperate economies. The upward trajectory began after the 1990 trough and has continued unabated, suggesting that policy measures aimed at reforestation and sustainable land use have been effective. Maintaining or accelerating this trend will likely depend on continued investment in forest management, climate‑resilient species, and enforcement of land‑use regulations, which could further elevate Cuba’s standing among its peers.
Data & projection
| Year | Forest Area | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 31.23% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 31.23% | - | - |
| 2025 | 31.23% | −0.00% | #106 |
| 2023 | 31.23% | +0.00% | #105 |
| 2022 | 31.23% | +0.00% | #106 |
| 2021 | 31.23% | +0.00% | #106 |
| 2020 | 31.23% | +0.00% | #106 |
| 2019 | 31.23% | +0.00% | #105 |
| 2018 | 31.23% | +0.00% | #105 |
| 2017 | 31.23% | +0.08% | #105 |
| 2016 | 31.15% | +0.57% | #106 |
| 2015 | 30.59% | +0.46% | #108 |
| 2014 | 30.12% | +0.54% | #110 |
| 2013 | 29.58% | +1.15% | #111 |
| 2012 | 28.44% | +0.53% | #115 |
| 2011 | 27.91% | +0.36% | #116 |
| 2010 | 27.55% | +0.47% | #117 |
Analysis
Cuba's forest area was 31.23% in 2025, a decline of −0.00% from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 31.23% by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cuba's forest area was 31.23% in 2025. Ranked 106th globally. This represents a 0.0% decrease from the previous year.
Cuba's forest area peaked at 31.23% in 2017.
The lowest forest area in Cuba was 19.16% in 1990.
Cuba ranks 106th globally in forest area as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is AG.LND.FRST.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Cuba's forest area is projected to reach 31.23% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The forest area of Cuba in 2025 was 31.23%. This ranks 106th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cuba_forest-area,
title = {Cuba Forest Area},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cuba/forest-area/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}