Mexico Forest Area
Forest area as % of land area AG.LND.FRST.ZS
Mexico's forest area was 33.46% in 2025, ranked 98th globally. This represents a 0.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Mexico's forest area stood at 33.46% in 2025, a decline of +0.13% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 33.46% by 2025. Mexico ranked 98th globally.
Mexico's forest area has experienced a decline over the past three and a half decades, with a notable decrease from its peak in 1990 at 36.31 to its current level of 33.46 in 2025, ranking it as the 98th globally. This downward trend is in contrast to Norway, a peer country, which has maintained a forest area of 33.59. The loss of forest area in Mexico is a significant concern, particularly given the country's rich biodiversity and reliance on natural resources. Since 1990, Mexico's forest area has consistently decreased, with a notable trough in 2025. This trend has implications for the country's environmental and economic stability. A reversal of this trend would require concerted efforts to implement sustainable land-use practices and protect existing forests, which could be achieved through targeted conservation initiatives and improved forestry management policies.
Data & projection
| Year | Forest Area | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 33.40% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 33.46% | - | - |
| 2025 | 33.46% | −0.13% | #98 |
| 2023 | 33.60% | −0.07% | #96 |
| 2022 | 33.66% | −0.07% | #97 |
| 2021 | 33.73% | −0.07% | #97 |
| 2020 | 33.79% | −0.07% | #97 |
| 2019 | 33.86% | −0.07% | #97 |
| 2018 | 33.92% | −0.07% | #96 |
| 2017 | 33.99% | −0.07% | #96 |
| 2016 | 34.06% | −0.07% | #94 |
| 2015 | 34.12% | −0.06% | #94 |
| 2014 | 34.18% | −0.06% | #93 |
| 2013 | 34.25% | −0.06% | #93 |
| 2012 | 34.31% | −0.06% | #93 |
| 2011 | 34.37% | −0.06% | #93 |
| 2010 | 34.44% | −0.07% | #92 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mexico matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1999. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw forest area improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mexico's forest area was 33.46% in 2025. Ranked 98th globally. This represents a 0.4% decrease from the previous year.
Mexico's forest area peaked at 36.31% in 1990.
The lowest forest area in Mexico was 33.46% in 2025.
Mexico ranks 98th globally in forest area as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is AG.LND.FRST.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Mexico's forest area is projected to reach 33.46% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The forest area of Mexico in 2025 was 33.46%. This ranks 98th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mexico_forest-area,
title = {Mexico Forest Area},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mexico/forest-area/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}