Lithuania Forest Area
Forest area as % of land area AG.LND.FRST.ZS
Lithuania's forest area was 35.28% in 2025, ranked 87th globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1992–2025.
Overview
Lithuania's forest area stood at 35.28% in 2025, a rise of +0.05% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 35.28% by 2025. Lithuania ranked 87th globally.
Lithuania’s forest area has risen steadily over the 33‑year series, expanding from 31.27 percent of land in 1992 to a peak of 35.28 percent in 2025, placing the country 87th globally. This 4.01‑percentage‑point increase reflects a modest but persistent afforestation effort, outpacing the Central African Republic’s 35.56 percent and closely matching Ghana’s 35.26 percent in the same year. The upward trajectory contrasts with the early‑1990s trough, when forest cover was at its lowest, and suggests that national policies promoting sustainable timber management and EU‑funded reforestation programmes have been effective. While the growth rate has slowed in recent years, the continued expansion of forested land is likely to depend on maintaining funding for land‑use incentives and balancing agricultural pressures. Should these supports endure, Lithuania can be expected to sustain its incremental gains in forest coverage, potentially moving higher in the global ranking.
Data & projection
| Year | Forest Area | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 35.30% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 35.28% | - | - |
| 2025 | 35.28% | +0.05% | #87 |
| 2023 | 35.23% | +0.03% | #86 |
| 2022 | 35.20% | +0.02% | #87 |
| 2021 | 35.18% | +0.03% | #87 |
| 2020 | 35.15% | +0.02% | #87 |
| 2019 | 35.13% | +0.04% | #88 |
| 2018 | 35.10% | +0.04% | #88 |
| 2017 | 35.06% | +0.10% | #88 |
| 2016 | 34.96% | +0.05% | #88 |
| 2015 | 34.91% | +0.05% | #88 |
| 2014 | 34.85% | +0.07% | #88 |
| 2013 | 34.79% | +0.05% | #88 |
| 2012 | 34.73% | +0.05% | #89 |
| 2011 | 34.68% | +0.05% | #88 |
| 2010 | 34.62% | +0.24% | #90 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Lithuania 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
Lithuania's forest area was 35.28% in 2025. Ranked 87th globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from the previous year.
Lithuania's forest area peaked at 35.28% in 2025.
The lowest forest area in Lithuania was 31.27% in 1992.
Lithuania ranks 87th globally in forest area as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is AG.LND.FRST.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Lithuania's forest area is projected to reach 35.28% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The forest area of Lithuania in 2025 was 35.28%. This ranks 87th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_lithuania_forest-area,
title = {Lithuania Forest Area},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lithuania/forest-area/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}