Libya Forest Area
Forest area as % of land area AG.LND.FRST.ZS
Libya's forest area was 0.12% in 2025, ranked 204th globally. This represents a 0.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Libya's forest area stood at 0.12% in 2025, a decline of +0.00% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.12% by 2025. Libya ranked 204th globally.
Libya’s forest area has remained remarkably static over the 35‑year span from 1990 to 2025, with the World Bank reporting a constant share of 0.12 percent of total land area throughout the period. The figure recorded in 2025 (0.12 percent, ranking 204th globally) matches the all‑time peak observed in 2023 and the all‑time trough recorded in 2025, indicating no measurable expansion or contraction of forested land despite regional pressures such as desertification and urban growth. By comparison, nearby Egypt registers a lower forest share of 0.05 percent, while Djibouti’s coverage is higher at 0.27 percent, underscoring the modest yet consistent position Libya occupies among its peers. The persistence of this low level suggests limited afforestation activity and a reliance on natural vegetation that is vulnerable to climatic variability. Future changes in policy incentives for reforestation or shifts in land‑use planning could alter the trajectory, potentially raising the forest share modestly if sustained investment materialises.
Data & projection
| Year | Forest Area | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 0.12% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.12% | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.12% | −0.00% | #204 |
| 2023 | 0.12% | +0.00% | #203 |
| 2022 | 0.12% | +0.00% | #204 |
| 2021 | 0.12% | +0.00% | #205 |
| 2020 | 0.12% | +0.00% | #205 |
| 2019 | 0.12% | +0.00% | #205 |
| 2018 | 0.12% | +0.00% | #205 |
| 2017 | 0.12% | +0.00% | #205 |
| 2016 | 0.12% | +0.00% | #205 |
| 2015 | 0.12% | +0.00% | #205 |
| 2014 | 0.12% | +0.00% | #205 |
| 2013 | 0.12% | +0.00% | #205 |
| 2012 | 0.12% | +0.00% | #205 |
| 2011 | 0.12% | +0.00% | #203 |
| 2010 | 0.12% | +0.00% | #200 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Libya 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
Libya's forest area was 0.12% in 2025. Ranked 204th globally. This represents a 0.0% decrease from the previous year.
Libya's forest area peaked at 0.12% in 1990.
The lowest forest area in Libya was 0.12% in 2025.
Libya ranks 204th globally in forest area as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is AG.LND.FRST.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Libya's forest area is projected to reach 0.12% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The forest area of Libya in 2025 was 0.12%. This ranks 204th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_libya_forest-area,
title = {Libya Forest Area},
url = {https://historysaid.com/libya/forest-area/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}