Panama Forest Area
Forest area as % of land area AG.LND.FRST.ZS
Panama's forest area was 56.04% in 2025, ranked 36th globally. This represents a 0.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Panama's forest area stood at 56.04% in 2025, a decline of +0.31% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 56.04% by 2025. Panama ranked 36th globally.
Panama's forest area has experienced a decline since its peak in 1990, when it stood at 61.98 square kilometers. This reduction has continued through the years, with Panama currently ranking 36th globally in forest area, at 56.04 square kilometers as of 2025. A comparison with peer countries reveals that Panama's forest area is lower than that of Puerto Rico, which ranked 35th in 2025 with a forest area of 56.23 square kilometers. Notably, Panama's forest area has decreased by 5.94 square kilometers from its peak in 1990. The decline in forest area is a cause for concern, as it can have significant environmental and economic implications for the country. To reverse this trend and protect Panama's forest cover, the government would need to implement effective conservation measures and reduce deforestation rates, which could be achieved through a combination of sustainable land-use practices and targeted policy interventions.
Data & projection
| Year | Forest Area | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 55.88% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 56.04% | - | - |
| 2025 | 56.04% | −0.31% | #36 |
| 2023 | 56.34% | −0.15% | #34 |
| 2022 | 56.50% | −0.15% | #34 |
| 2021 | 56.65% | −0.15% | #34 |
| 2020 | 56.81% | −0.15% | #35 |
| 2019 | 56.96% | −0.15% | #34 |
| 2018 | 57.11% | −0.20% | #33 |
| 2017 | 57.31% | −0.15% | #34 |
| 2016 | 57.47% | −0.15% | #35 |
| 2015 | 57.62% | −0.15% | #36 |
| 2014 | 57.78% | +0.02% | #36 |
| 2013 | 57.76% | −0.15% | #36 |
| 2012 | 57.91% | −0.15% | #36 |
| 2011 | 58.07% | −0.15% | #35 |
| 2010 | 58.22% | −0.15% | #36 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Panama matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1994. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw forest area improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Panama's forest area was 56.04% in 2025. Ranked 36th globally. This represents a 0.5% decrease from the previous year.
Panama's forest area peaked at 61.98% in 1990.
The lowest forest area in Panama was 56.04% in 2025.
Panama ranks 36th globally in forest area as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is AG.LND.FRST.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Panama's forest area is projected to reach 56.04% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The forest area of Panama in 2025 was 56.04%. This ranks 36th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_panama_forest-area,
title = {Panama Forest Area},
url = {https://historysaid.com/panama/forest-area/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}