Paraguay Forest Area
Forest area as % of land area AG.LND.FRST.ZS
Paraguay's forest area was 37.22% in 2025, ranked 81st globally. This represents a 3.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Paraguay's forest area stood at 37.22% in 2025, a decline of +1.33% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 37.22% by 2025. Paraguay ranked 81st globally.
Paraguay's forest area has experienced a significant decline over the past three and a half decades. At 37.22 square kilometers, the country's forest coverage now ranks 81 globally, down from its all-time peak of 64.30 square kilometers in 1990. This represents a 42.32% decrease in forest area, a notable trend also observed in other countries with similar forest coverage, such as Spain, which currently ranks only marginally higher with 37.20 square kilometers. The decline in Paraguay's forest area can be attributed to factors such as deforestation and land-use changes. In contrast, countries like New Zealand, with 37.95 square kilometers of forest area, have implemented conservation efforts to stabilize their forest coverage. If Paraguay were to adopt similar policies, it could potentially alter the trajectory of its forest decline, but for now, the trend suggests continued deforestation.
Data & projection
| Year | Forest Area | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 36.55% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 37.22% | - | - |
| 2025 | 37.22% | −1.33% | #81 |
| 2023 | 38.54% | −0.71% | #79 |
| 2022 | 39.25% | −0.58% | #79 |
| 2021 | 39.83% | −0.70% | #77 |
| 2020 | 40.53% | −0.70% | #75 |
| 2019 | 41.23% | −0.70% | #74 |
| 2018 | 41.94% | −0.70% | #72 |
| 2017 | 42.64% | −0.99% | #70 |
| 2016 | 43.63% | −0.42% | #66 |
| 2015 | 44.04% | −1.04% | #65 |
| 2014 | 45.09% | −1.04% | #63 |
| 2013 | 46.13% | −1.04% | #60 |
| 2012 | 47.17% | −1.04% | #59 |
| 2011 | 48.22% | −1.04% | #58 |
| 2010 | 49.26% | −0.86% | #57 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Paraguay matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2017. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw forest area improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Paraguay's forest area was 37.22% in 2025. Ranked 81st globally. This represents a 3.5% decrease from the previous year.
Paraguay's forest area peaked at 64.30% in 1990.
The lowest forest area in Paraguay was 37.22% in 2025.
Paraguay ranks 81st globally in forest area as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is AG.LND.FRST.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Paraguay's forest area is projected to reach 37.22% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The forest area of Paraguay in 2025 was 37.22%. This ranks 81st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_paraguay_forest-area,
title = {Paraguay Forest Area},
url = {https://historysaid.com/paraguay/forest-area/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}