Peru Forest Area
Forest area as % of land area AG.LND.FRST.ZS
Peru's forest area was 55.83% in 2025, ranked 38th globally. This represents a 0.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Peru's forest area stood at 55.83% in 2025, a decline of +0.27% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 55.83% by 2025. Peru ranked 38th globally.
Peru's forest area has exhibited a downward trend over the past 35 years, with the country ranking 38th globally as of 2025, boasting 55.83 million hectares of forest. Notably, this represents a decline from the peak of 59.73 million hectares recorded in 1990. In comparison, countries such as Honduras, which ranked closely with 55.90 million hectares in 2025, have also experienced a decrease in forest area. Conversely, countries like Panama, with 56.04 million hectares in 2025, have maintained a relatively stable forest area. The decrease in forest area in Peru is particularly concerning, given the importance of forests in supporting biodiversity and mitigating climate change. To alter this trajectory, Peru would need to implement effective conservation and reforestation efforts, potentially through sustainable land-use practices and targeted policy interventions.
Data & projection
| Year | Forest Area | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 55.70% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 55.83% | - | - |
| 2025 | 55.83% | −0.27% | #38 |
| 2023 | 56.10% | −0.14% | #38 |
| 2022 | 56.24% | −0.14% | #36 |
| 2021 | 56.37% | −0.14% | #36 |
| 2020 | 56.51% | −0.14% | #36 |
| 2019 | 56.64% | −0.14% | #35 |
| 2018 | 56.78% | −0.12% | #36 |
| 2017 | 56.90% | −0.14% | #37 |
| 2016 | 57.04% | −0.14% | #36 |
| 2015 | 57.18% | −0.13% | #38 |
| 2014 | 57.32% | −0.13% | #38 |
| 2013 | 57.45% | −0.13% | #37 |
| 2012 | 57.58% | −0.13% | #37 |
| 2011 | 57.72% | −0.13% | #38 |
| 2010 | 57.85% | −0.10% | #38 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Peru matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw forest area improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Peru's forest area was 55.83% in 2025. Ranked 38th globally. This represents a 0.5% decrease from the previous year.
Peru's forest area peaked at 59.73% in 1990.
The lowest forest area in Peru was 55.83% in 2025.
Peru ranks 38th globally in forest area as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is AG.LND.FRST.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Peru's forest area is projected to reach 55.83% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The forest area of Peru in 2025 was 55.83%. This ranks 38th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_peru_forest-area,
title = {Peru Forest Area},
url = {https://historysaid.com/peru/forest-area/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}