Guinea Forest Area
Forest area as % of land area AG.LND.FRST.ZS
Guinea's forest area was 24.37% in 2025, ranked 121st globally. This represents a 1.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Guinea's forest area stood at 24.37% in 2025, a decline of +0.33% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 24.37% by 2025. Guinea ranked 121st globally.
Guinea's forest area has experienced a decline over the past three and a half decades, from its all-time peak of 29.61 square kilometers in 1990 to 24.37 square kilometers in 2025. This represents a decrease of 17.55% in forest area coverage. In comparison, China, which ranks closest to Guinea in terms of forest area, has maintained a relatively stable forest area of 24.43 square kilometers over the same period. Guinea's forest area is now ranked 121 globally. The decline in forest area is a concerning trend, indicating potential environmental degradation and loss of biodiversity in the country. This trend could be reversed with concerted efforts to implement sustainable forest management practices and conservation initiatives.
Data & projection
| Year | Forest Area | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 24.21% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 24.37% | - | - |
| 2025 | 24.37% | −0.33% | #121 |
| 2023 | 24.70% | −0.16% | #118 |
| 2022 | 24.86% | −0.16% | #117 |
| 2021 | 25.02% | −0.16% | #117 |
| 2020 | 25.19% | −0.16% | #117 |
| 2019 | 25.35% | −0.16% | #117 |
| 2018 | 25.51% | −0.16% | #117 |
| 2017 | 25.68% | −0.16% | #118 |
| 2016 | 25.84% | −0.16% | #118 |
| 2015 | 26.00% | −0.15% | #119 |
| 2014 | 26.15% | −0.15% | #119 |
| 2013 | 26.29% | −0.15% | #119 |
| 2012 | 26.44% | −0.15% | #119 |
| 2011 | 26.59% | −0.15% | #119 |
| 2010 | 26.73% | −0.15% | #119 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Guinea matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw forest area improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Guinea's forest area was 24.37% in 2025. Ranked 121st globally. This represents a 1.3% decrease from the previous year.
Guinea's forest area peaked at 29.61% in 1990.
The lowest forest area in Guinea was 24.37% in 2025.
Guinea ranks 121st globally in forest area as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is AG.LND.FRST.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Guinea's forest area is projected to reach 24.37% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The forest area of Guinea in 2025 was 24.37%. This ranks 121st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_guinea_forest-area,
title = {Guinea Forest Area},
url = {https://historysaid.com/guinea/forest-area/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}