Estonia Forest Area
Forest area as % of land area AG.LND.FRST.ZS
Estonia's forest area was 57.08% in 2025, ranked 33rd globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1992–2025.
Overview
Estonia's forest area stood at 57.08% in 2025, a rise of +0.02% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 57.08% by 2025. Estonia ranked 33rd globally.
Estonia’s forest area has risen steadily over the 33‑year series, expanding from 52.19 in 1992 to a recorded 57.08 in 2025, the highest level observed and the figure that places the country 33rd in the world ranking. This upward trajectory represents a cumulative gain of 4.89 percentage points, reflecting continued afforestation and effective forest‑management policies that have outpaced the modest fluctuations seen in comparable small‑state peers such as Samoa (57.29) and Jamaica (56.91). The all‑time peak coincides with the most recent data point, while the 1992 trough marks the baseline from which the increase began. The persistent growth suggests that Estonia’s commitment to sustainable timber production and biodiversity preservation remains robust, although future shifts in climate policy, market demand for wood products, or land‑use pressures could alter the current positive trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Forest Area | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 57.09% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 57.08% | - | - |
| 2025 | 57.08% | +0.02% | #33 |
| 2023 | 57.07% | +0.00% | #33 |
| 2022 | 57.07% | +0.03% | #33 |
| 2021 | 57.04% | +0.00% | #33 |
| 2020 | 57.04% | +0.00% | #32 |
| 2019 | 57.04% | +0.00% | #32 |
| 2018 | 57.04% | +0.00% | #34 |
| 2017 | 57.04% | +1.34% | #36 |
| 2016 | 55.70% | +0.01% | #39 |
| 2015 | 55.69% | +0.39% | #39 |
| 2014 | 55.30% | +0.39% | #41 |
| 2013 | 54.91% | −1.00% | #42 |
| 2012 | 55.91% | +0.40% | #41 |
| 2011 | 55.51% | +0.40% | #42 |
| 2010 | 55.11% | +0.23% | #43 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Estonia 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
Estonia's forest area was 57.08% in 2025. Ranked 33rd globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from the previous year.
Estonia's forest area peaked at 57.08% in 2025.
The lowest forest area in Estonia was 52.19% in 1992.
Estonia ranks 33rd globally in forest area as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is AG.LND.FRST.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Estonia's forest area is projected to reach 57.08% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The forest area of Estonia in 2025 was 57.08%. This ranks 33rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_estonia_forest-area,
title = {Estonia Forest Area},
url = {https://historysaid.com/estonia/forest-area/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}