Moldova Forest Area
Forest area as % of land area AG.LND.FRST.ZS
Moldova's forest area was 11.74% in 2025, ranked 152nd globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1992–2025.
Overview
Moldova's forest area stood at 11.74% in 2025, a rise of +0.00% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 11.74% by 2025. Moldova ranked 152nd globally.
Moldova’s forest area has risen steadily over the 33‑year series, expanding from 10.02 percent of land in 1992 – the all‑time trough – to 11.74 percent in 2025, the latest figure that places the country 152nd in the global ranking. The modest peak of 11.75 percent was reached in 2022, indicating that the recent increase is close to the highest level recorded for the series. This upward trajectory contrasts with the more limited forest cover of Haiti (12.04 percent) and aligns closely with Cabo Verde’s 11.72 percent, suggesting that Moldova is converging toward the forest‑area levels of its regional peers. The consistency of growth points to effective afforestation policies and possibly improved land‑use management, although the margin for further expansion remains narrow given the country’s topography and agricultural pressures. Continued investment in reforestation and protection of existing woodlands will be essential to sustain the modest gains and push the forest share beyond the 2022 peak.
Data & projection
| Year | Forest Area | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 11.73% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 11.74% | - | - |
| 2025 | 11.74% | +0.00% | #152 |
| 2023 | 11.74% | −0.02% | #151 |
| 2022 | 11.75% | +0.00% | #152 |
| 2021 | 11.75% | −0.00% | #151 |
| 2020 | 11.75% | +0.00% | #151 |
| 2019 | 11.75% | −0.00% | #152 |
| 2018 | 11.75% | +0.00% | #152 |
| 2017 | 11.75% | −0.00% | #152 |
| 2016 | 11.75% | +0.00% | #152 |
| 2015 | 11.75% | +0.07% | #152 |
| 2014 | 11.68% | +0.07% | #152 |
| 2013 | 11.61% | +0.07% | #152 |
| 2012 | 11.54% | +0.07% | #154 |
| 2011 | 11.47% | +0.07% | #154 |
| 2010 | 11.40% | +0.11% | #153 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Moldova 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
Moldova's forest area was 11.74% in 2025. Ranked 152nd globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from the previous year.
Moldova's forest area peaked at 11.75% in 2016.
The lowest forest area in Moldova was 10.02% in 1992.
Moldova ranks 152nd globally in forest area as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is AG.LND.FRST.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Moldova's forest area is projected to reach 11.74% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The forest area of Moldova in 2025 was 11.74%. This ranks 152nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_moldova_forest-area,
title = {Moldova Forest Area},
url = {https://historysaid.com/moldova/forest-area/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}