Myanmar Forest Area
Forest area as % of land area AG.LND.FRST.ZS
Myanmar's forest area was 41.52% in 2025, ranked 71st globally. This represents a 2.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Myanmar's forest area stood at 41.52% in 2025, a decline of +0.89% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 41.52% by 2025. Myanmar ranked 71st globally.
Myanmar’s forest area has contracted sharply over the 35‑year span from 1990 to 2025, falling from an all‑time peak of 60.01 % of land in 1990 to a trough of 41.52 % in 2025, placing the country 71st globally. This 18.49‑percentage‑point decline reflects persistent pressures from agricultural expansion, timber extraction and infrastructure projects, while the share of forest cover now closely mirrors that of its regional peers Nepal (41.59 %) and Cambodia (41.30 %). The loss of forest not only reduces biodiversity and carbon sequestration capacity but also undermines livelihoods that depend on forest resources. Although recent government initiatives aim to strengthen protected‑area networks and promote reforestation, the pace of decline suggests that without substantial investment in sustainable land‑use policies and enforcement, the downward trajectory is likely to continue. A decisive shift toward community‑based forest management could, however, stabilize or even reverse the trend in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Forest Area | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 41.07% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 41.52% | - | - |
| 2025 | 41.52% | −0.89% | #71 |
| 2023 | 42.40% | −0.44% | #69 |
| 2022 | 42.85% | −0.44% | #67 |
| 2021 | 43.29% | −0.44% | #65 |
| 2020 | 43.73% | −0.44% | #65 |
| 2019 | 44.18% | −0.44% | #65 |
| 2018 | 44.62% | −0.44% | #64 |
| 2017 | 45.06% | −0.44% | #63 |
| 2016 | 45.50% | −0.42% | #63 |
| 2015 | 45.92% | −0.44% | #60 |
| 2014 | 46.37% | −0.44% | #59 |
| 2013 | 46.81% | −0.44% | #59 |
| 2012 | 47.25% | −0.43% | #58 |
| 2011 | 47.68% | −0.45% | #59 |
| 2010 | 48.13% | −0.52% | #59 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Myanmar matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2009. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw forest area improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Myanmar's forest area was 41.52% in 2025. Ranked 71st globally. This represents a 2.1% decrease from the previous year.
Myanmar's forest area peaked at 60.01% in 1990.
The lowest forest area in Myanmar was 41.52% in 2025.
Myanmar ranks 71st globally in forest area as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is AG.LND.FRST.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Myanmar's forest area is projected to reach 41.52% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The forest area of Myanmar in 2025 was 41.52%. This ranks 71st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_myanmar_forest-area,
title = {Myanmar Forest Area},
url = {https://historysaid.com/myanmar/forest-area/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}