Nepal Forest Area
Forest area as % of land area AG.LND.FRST.ZS
Nepal's forest area was 41.59% in 2025, ranked 70th globally. This represents a 0.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Nepal's forest area stood at 41.59% in 2025, a decline of +0.00% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 41.59% by 2025. Nepal ranked 70th globally.
Since 1990 Nepal’s forest area has risen modestly but steadily, moving from 39.66 percent of land area at the earliest observation to 41.59 percent in 2025, the highest level recorded in the series and the country’s all‑time peak in 2023. This 1.93‑percentage‑point gain over 35 years places Nepal at rank 70 globally, marginally below peers such as Liechtenstein (41.88 percent) and Myanmar (41.52 percent). The upward trajectory reflects a combination of reforestation programmes, community forest management and stricter enforcement of logging bans that have slowed the deforestation pressures common in the region. While the increase is modest, it demonstrates that policy interventions can reverse long‑term forest loss. Continued investment in sustainable forest governance and climate‑resilient species could further expand forest cover, potentially moving Nepal closer to the levels achieved by its higher‑ranking peers.
Data & projection
| Year | Forest Area | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 41.59% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 41.59% | - | - |
| 2025 | 41.59% | −0.00% | #70 |
| 2023 | 41.59% | +0.00% | #72 |
| 2022 | 41.59% | +0.00% | #72 |
| 2021 | 41.59% | +0.00% | #73 |
| 2020 | 41.59% | +0.00% | #73 |
| 2019 | 41.59% | +0.00% | #73 |
| 2018 | 41.59% | +0.00% | #74 |
| 2017 | 41.59% | +0.00% | #74 |
| 2016 | 41.59% | +0.00% | #74 |
| 2015 | 41.59% | +0.00% | #74 |
| 2014 | 41.59% | +0.00% | #74 |
| 2013 | 41.59% | +0.00% | #74 |
| 2012 | 41.59% | +0.00% | #73 |
| 2011 | 41.59% | +0.00% | #73 |
| 2010 | 41.59% | +0.13% | #73 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Nepal matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2016. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw forest area improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Nepal's forest area was 41.59% in 2025. Ranked 70th globally. This represents a 0.0% decrease from the previous year.
Nepal's forest area peaked at 41.59% in 2010.
The lowest forest area in Nepal was 39.66% in 1990.
Nepal ranks 70th globally in forest area as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is AG.LND.FRST.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Nepal's forest area is projected to reach 41.59% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The forest area of Nepal in 2025 was 41.59%. This ranks 70th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_nepal_forest-area,
title = {Nepal Forest Area},
url = {https://historysaid.com/nepal/forest-area/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}