Denmark Forest Area
Forest area as % of land area AG.LND.FRST.ZS
Denmark's forest area was 15.83% in 2025, ranked 141st globally. This represents a 0.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Denmark's forest area stood at 15.83% in 2025, a rise of +0.05% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 15.83% by 2025. Denmark ranked 141st globally.
Denmark's forest area has exhibited a modest growth trend since 1990, with the latest available data from 2025 showing a forest area of 15.83% of its total land area, ranking it 141st globally. This represents a peak value for Denmark, surpassing the 13.29% recorded in 1990, marking the beginning of the observed period. In comparison, Comoros, a peer country, boasts a significantly larger forest area coverage of 16.51%. Since the early 1990s, Denmark's forest area has gradually increased, albeit at a slow pace. The country's forest area has continued to grow, albeit with no significant fluctuations, through the 35-year period under observation. Denmark's efforts to maintain and expand its forest area are likely to be influenced by the European Union's environmental policies and the country's commitment to climate change mitigation. A change in agricultural practices or an increase in urbanization could alter the trajectory of Denmark's forest area.
Data & projection
| Year | Forest Area | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 15.85% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 15.83% | - | - |
| 2025 | 15.83% | +0.05% | #141 |
| 2023 | 15.78% | +0.02% | #140 |
| 2022 | 15.76% | +0.02% | #141 |
| 2021 | 15.73% | +0.02% | #141 |
| 2020 | 15.71% | +0.02% | #141 |
| 2019 | 15.69% | +0.02% | #141 |
| 2018 | 15.66% | +0.02% | #141 |
| 2017 | 15.64% | +0.02% | #141 |
| 2016 | 15.62% | −0.00% | #141 |
| 2015 | 15.62% | +0.19% | #141 |
| 2014 | 15.43% | +0.19% | #141 |
| 2013 | 15.24% | +0.19% | #141 |
| 2012 | 15.04% | +0.19% | #141 |
| 2011 | 14.85% | +0.19% | #141 |
| 2010 | 14.66% | +0.04% | #140 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Denmark 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
Denmark's forest area was 15.83% in 2025. Ranked 141st globally. This represents a 0.3% increase from the previous year.
Denmark's forest area peaked at 15.83% in 2025.
The lowest forest area in Denmark was 13.29% in 1990.
Denmark ranks 141st globally in forest area as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is AG.LND.FRST.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Denmark's forest area is projected to reach 15.83% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The forest area of Denmark in 2025 was 15.83%. This ranks 141st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_denmark_forest-area,
title = {Denmark Forest Area},
url = {https://historysaid.com/denmark/forest-area/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}