Mauritius Forest Area
Forest area as % of land area AG.LND.FRST.ZS
Mauritius's forest area was 19.51% in 2025, ranked 133rd globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Mauritius's forest area stood at 19.51% in 2025, a rise of +0.04% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 19.51% by 2025. Mauritius ranked 133rd globally.
Mauritius’ forest area has shown a modest but steady decline over the past 35 years, falling from 20.23 percent of land in 1990 to 19.51 percent in 2025, which places the island nation at rank 133 globally. The highest recorded share was 20.66 percent in 2000, while the lowest point occurred in 2010 at 18.91 percent, indicating that the recent figure remains above the all‑time trough yet still below the early‑1990s level. Compared with peer island economies, Singapore reported a slightly higher forest cover of 20.39 percent, whereas Cyprus stood at 18.66 percent, illustrating that Mauritius remains in the mid‑range of small‑state performance. The downward trajectory reflects pressures from urban expansion and agricultural conversion, but the modest rebound since the 2010 trough suggests that reforestation programmes could stabilise the decline. Continued investment in native tree planting and protected area management will be crucial if Mauritius aims to halt or reverse the long‑term loss of forest cover.
Data & projection
| Year | Forest Area | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 19.53% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 19.51% | - | - |
| 2025 | 19.51% | +0.04% | #133 |
| 2023 | 19.47% | +0.02% | #132 |
| 2022 | 19.45% | +0.02% | #133 |
| 2021 | 19.43% | +0.02% | #133 |
| 2020 | 19.41% | +0.02% | #133 |
| 2019 | 19.39% | +0.02% | #133 |
| 2018 | 19.37% | +0.02% | #133 |
| 2017 | 19.35% | +0.18% | #133 |
| 2016 | 19.17% | −0.01% | #133 |
| 2015 | 19.18% | −0.01% | #134 |
| 2014 | 19.19% | −0.01% | #134 |
| 2013 | 19.20% | −0.01% | #135 |
| 2012 | 19.21% | −0.01% | #135 |
| 2011 | 19.21% | +0.30% | #135 |
| 2010 | 18.91% | −0.17% | #134 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mauritius matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw forest area improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mauritius's forest area was 19.51% in 2025. Ranked 133rd globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from the previous year.
Mauritius's forest area peaked at 20.66% in 2000.
The lowest forest area in Mauritius was 18.91% in 2010.
Mauritius ranks 133rd globally in forest area as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is AG.LND.FRST.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Mauritius's forest area is projected to reach 19.51% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The forest area of Mauritius in 2025 was 19.51%. This ranks 133rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mauritius_forest-area,
title = {Mauritius Forest Area},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mauritius/forest-area/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}