Fiji Forest Area
Forest area as % of land area AG.LND.FRST.ZS
Fiji's forest area was 64.23% in 2025, ranked 20th globally. This represents a 1.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Fiji's forest area stood at 64.23% in 2025, a rise of +0.73% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 64.23% by 2025. Fiji ranked 20th globally.
Fiji’s forest area has risen steadily over the 35‑year series, expanding from 51.43 in 1990 to a peak of 64.23 in 2025, which places the nation at rank 20 globally. This 24.9 percent increase reflects a combination of reforestation programmes and the protection of mangrove and upland ecosystems, while the country’s modest land area limits absolute gains. By comparison, Japan records a slightly higher forest cover of 68.40, and the Republic of Congo registers 64.04, indicating that Fiji now matches the forest extent of a major tropical nation despite its smaller size. The upward trajectory coincides with the adoption of the 2010 National Forest Policy and subsequent community‑based management schemes, which have helped reverse the low point of the early 1990s. Continued investment in sustainable timber harvesting, climate‑resilient species, and enforcement of land‑use regulations will be crucial to maintain the positive trend and avoid a reversal as development pressures intensify.
Data & projection
| Year | Forest Area | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 64.59% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 64.23% | - | - |
| 2025 | 64.23% | +0.73% | #20 |
| 2023 | 63.50% | +0.37% | #23 |
| 2022 | 63.13% | +0.37% | #23 |
| 2021 | 62.76% | +0.37% | #23 |
| 2020 | 62.40% | +0.37% | #23 |
| 2019 | 62.03% | +0.37% | #24 |
| 2018 | 61.67% | +0.37% | #25 |
| 2017 | 61.30% | +0.37% | #26 |
| 2016 | 60.94% | +0.37% | #27 |
| 2015 | 60.57% | +0.37% | #28 |
| 2014 | 60.20% | +0.37% | #29 |
| 2013 | 59.84% | +0.37% | #29 |
| 2012 | 59.47% | +0.37% | #31 |
| 2011 | 59.11% | +0.37% | #32 |
| 2010 | 58.74% | +0.37% | #35 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Fiji matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1999. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw forest area improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Fiji's forest area was 64.23% in 2025. Ranked 20th globally. This represents a 1.2% increase from the previous year.
Fiji's forest area peaked at 64.23% in 2025.
The lowest forest area in Fiji was 51.43% in 1990.
Fiji ranks 20th globally in forest area as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is AG.LND.FRST.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Fiji's forest area is projected to reach 64.23% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The forest area of Fiji in 2025 was 64.23%. This ranks 20th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_fiji_forest-area,
title = {Fiji Forest Area},
url = {https://historysaid.com/fiji/forest-area/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}