Georgia Forest Area

Georgia’s forest area has risen modestly but steadily over the 33‑year series recorded by the World Bank, moving from a low of 39.63 percent of land in 1992 to an all‑time peak of 40.62 percent in 2023, which also constitutes the latest 2025 figure and places the country 74th globally. This 0.99‑percentage‑point gain reflects incremental afforestation and reduced deforestation, positioning Georgia just below peers such as Senegal (40.87 percent) and the European Union (40.06 percent) while edging ahead of Canada (40.08 percent). The upward trajectory contrasts with the early‑1990s trough, suggesting that policy measures and natural regeneration have begun to offset historic pressures on forest cover. If current land‑use regulations are reinforced and investment in sustainable forestry continues, the share of forested land is likely to maintain its gradual increase, potentially pushing Georgia into the upper‑70s of the global ranking in the coming decade.