Northern Mariana Islands Forest Area
Forest area as % of land area AG.LND.FRST.ZS
Northern Mariana Islands's forest area was 52.96% in 2025, ranked 42nd globally. This represents a 0.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Northern Mariana Islands's forest area stood at 52.96% in 2025, a decline of +0.00% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 52.96% by 2025. Northern Mariana Islands ranked 42nd globally.
Northern Mariana Islands’ forest area has contracted markedly over the 34‑year span from 1991 to 2025, falling from an all‑time peak of 72.71 km² in 1991 to a trough of 52.96 km² in 2025, placing the territory at rank 42 globally. This 27 percent reduction reflects a persistent loss of forest cover despite the islands’ modest landmass, and the 2025 figure is comparable to those of peer small island economies such as the Marshall Islands (52.22 km²) and Colombia (52.41 km²). The decline aligns with broader regional pressures, including land‑use change for housing, tourism infrastructure, and limited reforestation capacity. While the latest World Bank data show the lowest recorded forest extent, any reversal would require concerted conservation measures, stricter land‑use planning, and investment in native tree planting programs; absent such interventions, the downward trajectory is likely to continue.
Data & projection
| Year | Forest Area | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 52.96% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 52.96% | - | - |
| 2025 | 52.96% | −0.00% | #42 |
| 2023 | 52.96% | +0.00% | #42 |
| 2022 | 52.96% | +0.00% | #42 |
| 2021 | 52.96% | +0.00% | #45 |
| 2020 | 52.96% | +0.00% | #46 |
| 2019 | 52.96% | +0.00% | #46 |
| 2018 | 52.96% | +0.00% | #46 |
| 2017 | 52.96% | +0.00% | #47 |
| 2016 | 52.96% | −11.15% | #47 |
| 2015 | 64.11% | −0.36% | #22 |
| 2014 | 64.47% | −0.36% | #22 |
| 2013 | 64.83% | −0.36% | #21 |
| 2012 | 65.19% | −0.36% | #21 |
| 2011 | 65.55% | −0.36% | #21 |
| 2010 | 65.91% | −0.36% | #20 |
Analysis
Northern Mariana Islands's forest area was 52.96% in 2025, a decline of −0.00% from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 52.96% by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Northern Mariana Islands's forest area was 52.96% in 2025. Ranked 42nd globally. This represents a 0.0% decrease from the previous year.
Northern Mariana Islands's forest area peaked at 72.71% in 1991.
The lowest forest area in Northern Mariana Islands was 52.96% in 2025.
Northern Mariana Islands ranks 42nd globally in forest area as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is AG.LND.FRST.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Northern Mariana Islands's forest area is projected to reach 52.96% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The forest area of Northern Mariana Islands in 2025 was 52.96%. This ranks 42nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_northern-mariana-islands_forest-area,
title = {Northern Mariana Islands Forest Area},
url = {https://historysaid.com/northern-mariana-islands/forest-area/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}