Eswatini Forest Area
Forest area as % of land area AG.LND.FRST.ZS
Eswatini's forest area was 29.28% in 2025, ranked 111th globally. This represents a 0.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Eswatini's forest area stood at 29.28% in 2025, a rise of +0.14% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 29.28% by 2025. Eswatini ranked 111th globally.
Eswatini's forest area has experienced a modest growth over the past three and a half decades, increasing from 26.81% in 1990 to 29.28% in 2025, with the latter marking the country's highest recorded forest coverage. This trajectory is comparable to that of Albania, which also witnessed a gradual expansion of its forest area during the same period. Despite this progress, Eswatini's forest area remains below the global average and lags behind that of Romania, which boasts the highest forest coverage among peer countries. The country's forest area has not deviated significantly from its 1990 trough in the intervening years, suggesting a relatively stable trend in forest conservation. However, Eswatini's forest area is susceptible to degradation due to factors such as deforestation and land-use changes, which could reverse the recent gains and alter the country's forest coverage trajectory. A concerted effort to protect and expand Eswatini's forest area is necessary to sustain its forest coverage and maintain the country's ecological balance.
Data & projection
| Year | Forest Area | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 29.35% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 29.28% | - | - |
| 2025 | 29.28% | +0.14% | #111 |
| 2023 | 29.14% | +0.07% | #110 |
| 2022 | 29.07% | +0.07% | #111 |
| 2021 | 29.00% | +0.07% | #111 |
| 2020 | 28.93% | +0.07% | #110 |
| 2019 | 28.86% | +0.07% | #111 |
| 2018 | 28.79% | +0.07% | #112 |
| 2017 | 28.72% | +0.07% | #114 |
| 2016 | 28.65% | +0.07% | #114 |
| 2015 | 28.58% | +0.07% | #114 |
| 2014 | 28.51% | +0.07% | #114 |
| 2013 | 28.43% | +0.07% | #114 |
| 2012 | 28.36% | +0.07% | #116 |
| 2011 | 28.29% | +0.07% | #115 |
| 2010 | 28.22% | +0.07% | #116 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Eswatini matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw forest area improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Eswatini's forest area was 29.28% in 2025. Ranked 111th globally. This represents a 0.5% increase from the previous year.
Eswatini's forest area peaked at 29.28% in 2025.
The lowest forest area in Eswatini was 26.81% in 1990.
Eswatini ranks 111th globally in forest area as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is AG.LND.FRST.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Eswatini's forest area is projected to reach 29.28% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The forest area of Eswatini in 2025 was 29.28%. This ranks 111th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_eswatini_forest-area,
title = {Eswatini Forest Area},
url = {https://historysaid.com/eswatini/forest-area/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}