Latvia Forest Area
Forest area as % of land area AG.LND.FRST.ZS
Latvia's forest area was 55.12% in 2025, ranked 39th globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1992–2025.
Overview
Latvia's forest area stood at 55.12% in 2025, a rise of +0.12% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 55.12% by 2025. Latvia ranked 39th globally.
Latvia’s forest area has risen steadily over the 33‑year span from 51.21 in 1992 to a record 55.12 in 2025, placing the country 39th globally. The upward trajectory reflects a continuous gain of 3.91 percentage points, with the all‑time peak coinciding with the most recent measurement year. This modest expansion outpaces the forest coverage of peers such as Belize (53.54) and approaches that of Honduras (55.90), underscoring Latvia’s comparatively strong forest management within the region. The increase aligns with broader post‑Soviet land‑use reforms that encouraged reforestation and limited agricultural encroachment, while EU environmental directives have reinforced protection of existing woodlands. Although the growth rate has been gradual, the absence of a significant downturn suggests resilience against short‑term pressures such as timber demand or climate‑induced disturbances. Continued adherence to sustainable forestry practices and potential incentives for afforestation are likely to sustain or modestly accelerate Latvia’s forest area in the coming decades.
Data & projection
| Year | Forest Area | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 55.18% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 55.12% | - | - |
| 2025 | 55.12% | +0.12% | #39 |
| 2023 | 55.00% | +0.06% | #39 |
| 2022 | 54.93% | +0.06% | #40 |
| 2021 | 54.87% | +0.06% | #41 |
| 2020 | 54.81% | +0.06% | #41 |
| 2019 | 54.75% | +0.06% | #41 |
| 2018 | 54.69% | +0.06% | #41 |
| 2017 | 54.63% | +0.06% | #42 |
| 2016 | 54.56% | +0.06% | #42 |
| 2015 | 54.50% | +0.06% | #43 |
| 2014 | 54.44% | +0.06% | #43 |
| 2013 | 54.38% | +0.06% | #44 |
| 2012 | 54.31% | +0.06% | #45 |
| 2011 | 54.25% | +0.06% | #45 |
| 2010 | 54.19% | +0.21% | #45 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Latvia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2017. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw forest area improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Latvia's forest area was 55.12% in 2025. Ranked 39th globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from the previous year.
Latvia's forest area peaked at 55.12% in 2025.
The lowest forest area in Latvia was 51.21% in 1992.
Latvia ranks 39th globally in forest area as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is AG.LND.FRST.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Latvia's forest area is projected to reach 55.12% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The forest area of Latvia in 2025 was 55.12%. This ranks 39th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_latvia_forest-area,
title = {Latvia Forest Area},
url = {https://historysaid.com/latvia/forest-area/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}