Dominican Republic Forest Area
Forest area as % of land area AG.LND.FRST.ZS
Dominican Republic's forest area was 45.32% in 2025, ranked 60th globally. This represents a 0.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Dominican Republic's forest area stood at 45.32% in 2025, a rise of +0.34% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 45.32% by 2025. Dominican Republic ranked 60th globally.
Dominican Republic’s forest area has risen steadily over the 35‑year series, expanding from 33.01 in 1990 to an all‑time peak of 45.32 in 2025, placing the country 60th globally. This 12.31‑point increase reflects an average annual gain of roughly 0.35 points and suggests that reforestation policies and natural regeneration have outweighed deforestation pressures during the period. The 2025 figure is comparable to peer nations such as Mozambique, which recorded 45.22, and slightly below Bolivia’s 45.96, indicating that the Dominican Republic is keeping pace with other middle‑income economies that balance agricultural expansion with forest conservation. The upward trajectory aligns with regional commitments under the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, yet the modest margin above the 1990 trough signals that further gains will depend on strengthening land‑use planning, expanding protected area networks, and securing financing for community‑based forestry. Continued investment in these areas is likely to sustain the positive trend in forest cover.
Data & projection
| Year | Forest Area | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 45.49% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 45.32% | - | - |
| 2025 | 45.32% | +0.34% | #60 |
| 2023 | 44.99% | +0.17% | #61 |
| 2022 | 44.82% | +0.17% | #62 |
| 2021 | 44.65% | +0.17% | #63 |
| 2020 | 44.49% | +0.17% | #63 |
| 2019 | 44.32% | +0.27% | #64 |
| 2018 | 44.05% | +0.17% | #65 |
| 2017 | 43.88% | +0.17% | #65 |
| 2016 | 43.71% | +0.17% | #65 |
| 2015 | 43.54% | +0.13% | #67 |
| 2014 | 43.42% | +0.13% | #67 |
| 2013 | 43.29% | +0.13% | #68 |
| 2012 | 43.17% | +0.13% | #68 |
| 2011 | 43.04% | +0.13% | #69 |
| 2010 | 42.91% | +0.21% | #68 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Dominican Republic matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2004. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw forest area improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Dominican Republic's forest area was 45.32% in 2025. Ranked 60th globally. This represents a 0.7% increase from the previous year.
Dominican Republic's forest area peaked at 45.32% in 2025.
The lowest forest area in Dominican Republic was 33.01% in 1990.
Dominican Republic ranks 60th globally in forest area as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is AG.LND.FRST.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Dominican Republic's forest area is projected to reach 45.32% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The forest area of Dominican Republic in 2025 was 45.32%. This ranks 60th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_dominican-republic_forest-area,
title = {Dominican Republic Forest Area},
url = {https://historysaid.com/dominican-republic/forest-area/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}