Lesotho Forest Area
Forest area as % of land area AG.LND.FRST.ZS
Lesotho's forest area was 1.14% in 2025, ranked 192nd globally. This represents a 0.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Lesotho's forest area stood at 1.14% in 2025, a decline of +0.00% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.14% by 2025. Lesotho ranked 192nd globally.
Lesotho's forest area has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between a fixed value of 1.14, as per the World Bank's data. This stagnation is evident across the 35-year coverage period, with no significant changes observed in either the latest (2025) or the earliest (1990) years. The country's forest area has not deviated from this value even during the all-time peak (2023) and trough (2025), which coincided with the same year. In comparison to its peers, Lesotho's forest area ranks lower than Kazakhstan (1.33) and Malta (1.44), but higher than Jordan (1.10) and Yemen, Republic of (1.04). The lack of variation in Lesotho's forest area suggests a consistent land use pattern. A shift towards sustainable forest management practices or an increase in reforestation efforts could potentially alter this trajectory and lead to an expansion of forest area.
Data & projection
| Year | Forest Area | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.14% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.14% | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.14% | −0.00% | #192 |
| 2023 | 1.14% | +0.00% | #191 |
| 2022 | 1.14% | +0.00% | #192 |
| 2021 | 1.14% | +0.00% | #193 |
| 2020 | 1.14% | +0.00% | #193 |
| 2019 | 1.14% | +0.00% | #193 |
| 2018 | 1.14% | +0.00% | #193 |
| 2017 | 1.14% | +0.00% | #193 |
| 2016 | 1.14% | +0.00% | #193 |
| 2015 | 1.14% | +0.00% | #192 |
| 2014 | 1.14% | +0.00% | #192 |
| 2013 | 1.14% | +0.00% | #192 |
| 2012 | 1.14% | +0.00% | #192 |
| 2011 | 1.14% | +0.00% | #190 |
| 2010 | 1.14% | +0.00% | #188 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Lesotho matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw forest area improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Lesotho's forest area was 1.14% in 2025. Ranked 192nd globally. This represents a 0.0% decrease from the previous year.
Lesotho's forest area peaked at 1.14% in 1990.
The lowest forest area in Lesotho was 1.14% in 2025.
Lesotho ranks 192nd globally in forest area as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is AG.LND.FRST.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Lesotho's forest area is projected to reach 1.14% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The forest area of Lesotho in 2025 was 1.14%. This ranks 192nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_lesotho_forest-area,
title = {Lesotho Forest Area},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lesotho/forest-area/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}