Kazakhstan Forest Area
Forest area as % of land area AG.LND.FRST.ZS
Kazakhstan's forest area was 1.33% in 2025, ranked 191st globally. This represents a 1.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1992–2025.
Overview
Kazakhstan's forest area stood at 1.33% in 2025, a rise of +0.02% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.33% by 2025. Kazakhstan ranked 191st globally.
Kazakhstan’s forest cover has risen modestly but steadily over the 33‑year span from 1992 to 2025, reaching 1.33 percent of its land area in 2025, the highest value recorded and ranking the country 191st globally. The indicator climbed from 1.17 percent in 1992, dipped to an all‑time low of 1.14 percent in 2010, and then resumed an upward trajectory that culminated in the 2025 peak. This modest expansion contrasts with neighboring peer Lesotho, whose forest share stands at 1.14 percent, and Malta, which records a higher 1.44 percent, highlighting regional variability in afforestation efforts. The gradual increase reflects Kazakhstan’s recent policy emphasis on reforestation and sustainable land management, yet the forest area remains a small fraction of the nation’s total terrain, limiting its impact on carbon sequestration and biodiversity. Continued investment in tree‑planting programs and stricter protection of existing woodlands will be essential to sustain the positive trend and potentially raise Kazakhstan’s forest share in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Forest Area | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.34% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.33% | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.33% | +0.02% | #191 |
| 2023 | 1.31% | +0.01% | #190 |
| 2022 | 1.30% | +0.01% | #191 |
| 2021 | 1.29% | +0.01% | #192 |
| 2020 | 1.28% | +0.01% | #192 |
| 2019 | 1.27% | +0.01% | #192 |
| 2018 | 1.26% | +0.01% | #192 |
| 2017 | 1.25% | +0.01% | #192 |
| 2016 | 1.24% | +0.01% | #191 |
| 2015 | 1.23% | +0.02% | #191 |
| 2014 | 1.21% | +0.02% | #191 |
| 2013 | 1.19% | +0.02% | #191 |
| 2012 | 1.18% | +0.02% | #191 |
| 2011 | 1.16% | +0.02% | #189 |
| 2010 | 1.14% | −0.00% | #187 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Kazakhstan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2010. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw forest area improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Kazakhstan's forest area was 1.33% in 2025. Ranked 191st globally. This represents a 1.7% increase from the previous year.
Kazakhstan's forest area peaked at 1.33% in 2025.
The lowest forest area in Kazakhstan was 1.14% in 2010.
Kazakhstan ranks 191st globally in forest area as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is AG.LND.FRST.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Kazakhstan's forest area is projected to reach 1.33% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The forest area of Kazakhstan in 2025 was 1.33%. This ranks 191st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_kazakhstan_forest-area,
title = {Kazakhstan Forest Area},
url = {https://historysaid.com/kazakhstan/forest-area/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}