North Macedonia Forest Area
Forest area as % of land area AG.LND.FRST.ZS
North Macedonia's forest area was 39.71% in 2025, ranked 78th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1992–2025.
Overview
North Macedonia's forest area stood at 39.71% in 2025, a rise of +0.00% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 39.71% by 2025. North Macedonia ranked 78th globally.
North Macedonia’s forest area has risen steadily from the all‑time trough of 36.22 percent in 1992 to a peak of 39.72 percent in 2016, reaching 39.71 percent in 2025 and ranking 78th globally. The 33‑year coverage shows a gradual expansion of woodland, driven by reforestation programmes and stricter land‑use regulations that have offset pressures from agriculture and urbanisation. Compared with its nearest peers, the Slovak Republic records a slightly higher forest share of 40.06 percent, while Thailand lags at 38.55 percent, illustrating that North Macedonia now sits marginally above the regional average. The modest increase since the early 1990s suggests a resilient forest sector, yet the plateau near the 2016 peak indicates limited room for further growth without intensified afforestation or policy incentives. Future trajectories will likely depend on the scale of investment in sustainable forest management and the country’s ability to integrate climate‑resilient species, which could push the share beyond the current ceiling.
Data & projection
| Year | Forest Area | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 39.71% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 39.71% | - | - |
| 2025 | 39.71% | +0.00% | #78 |
| 2023 | 39.71% | +0.00% | #76 |
| 2022 | 39.71% | +0.00% | #77 |
| 2021 | 39.71% | +0.00% | #78 |
| 2020 | 39.71% | +0.00% | #78 |
| 2019 | 39.71% | +0.00% | #78 |
| 2018 | 39.71% | +0.00% | #78 |
| 2017 | 39.71% | −0.01% | #77 |
| 2016 | 39.72% | +0.29% | #77 |
| 2015 | 39.43% | +0.27% | #78 |
| 2014 | 39.16% | +0.27% | #79 |
| 2013 | 38.89% | +0.27% | #79 |
| 2012 | 38.62% | +0.27% | #80 |
| 2011 | 38.35% | +0.27% | #80 |
| 2010 | 38.08% | +0.01% | #80 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
North Macedonia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw forest area improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
North Macedonia's forest area was 39.71% in 2025. Ranked 78th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from the previous year.
North Macedonia's forest area peaked at 39.72% in 2016.
The lowest forest area in North Macedonia was 36.22% in 1992.
North Macedonia ranks 78th globally in forest area as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is AG.LND.FRST.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
North Macedonia's forest area is projected to reach 39.71% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The forest area of North Macedonia in 2025 was 39.71%. This ranks 78th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_north-macedonia_forest-area,
title = {North Macedonia Forest Area},
url = {https://historysaid.com/north-macedonia/forest-area/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}