Djibouti Forest Area
Forest area as % of land area AG.LND.FRST.ZS
Djibouti's forest area was 0.27% in 2025, ranked 202nd globally. This represents a 2.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Djibouti's forest area stood at 0.27% in 2025, a rise of +0.01% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.27% by 2025. Djibouti ranked 202nd globally.
Djibouti's forest area has remained relatively stable over the 35-year coverage period, with the latest value in 2025 standing at 0.27, ranking 202 globally. This also marks the all-time peak, surpassing the earlier values such as the trough in 2016 when the forest area was at 0.24. In comparison to its peers, Djibouti's forest area is lower than that of Mauritania, which has a value of 0.28, and significantly higher than Libya's 0.12. The slight increase in forest area over the years may indicate some level of reforestation or conservation efforts. As the country moves forward, addressing the pressures of urbanization and climate change will be crucial in determining the trajectory of its forest area, and any significant shift in policies or environmental conditions could alter the current trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Forest Area | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 0.27% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.27% | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.27% | +0.01% | #202 |
| 2023 | 0.26% | +0.00% | #201 |
| 2022 | 0.26% | +0.00% | #202 |
| 2021 | 0.25% | +0.00% | #203 |
| 2020 | 0.25% | +0.00% | #203 |
| 2019 | 0.25% | +0.00% | #203 |
| 2018 | 0.24% | +0.00% | #203 |
| 2017 | 0.24% | +0.00% | #203 |
| 2016 | 0.24% | +0.00% | #203 |
| 2015 | 0.24% | +0.00% | #203 |
| 2014 | 0.24% | +0.00% | #203 |
| 2013 | 0.24% | +0.00% | #203 |
| 2012 | 0.24% | +0.00% | #203 |
| 2011 | 0.24% | +0.00% | #201 |
| 2010 | 0.24% | +0.00% | #199 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Djibouti matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw forest area improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Djibouti's forest area was 0.27% in 2025. Ranked 202nd globally. This represents a 2.9% increase from the previous year.
Djibouti's forest area peaked at 0.27% in 2025.
The lowest forest area in Djibouti was 0.24% in 1990.
Djibouti ranks 202nd globally in forest area as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is AG.LND.FRST.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Djibouti's forest area is projected to reach 0.27% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The forest area of Djibouti in 2025 was 0.27%. This ranks 202nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_djibouti_forest-area,
title = {Djibouti Forest Area},
url = {https://historysaid.com/djibouti/forest-area/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}