Rwanda Forest Area
Forest area as % of land area AG.LND.FRST.ZS
Rwanda's forest area was 11.39% in 2025, ranked 156th globally. This represents a 0.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Rwanda's forest area stood at 11.39% in 2025, a rise of +0.08% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 11.39% by 2025. Rwanda ranked 156th globally.
Rwanda's forest area has experienced fluctuations over the past 35 years. Initially, the country boasted 12.85 square kilometers of forest land in 1990, its all-time peak. However, by 2010, forest area had declined to 10.74 square kilometers, marking the lowest point. Since then, Rwanda has made efforts to reclaim lost forest land, with the current forest area standing at 11.39 square kilometers. This figure ranks Rwanda at 156 globally, closely trailing Ireland with 11.64 square kilometers. South Sudan, another country with a comparable forest area, has experienced its own challenges in maintaining forest cover. The trajectory of Rwanda's forest area is a testament to the country's efforts to balance economic development with environmental conservation. A significant shift in policy or a substantial increase in reforestation efforts would likely alter the trajectory of Rwanda's forest area, potentially leading to a rebound in this indicator.
Data & projection
| Year | Forest Area | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 11.43% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 11.39% | - | - |
| 2025 | 11.39% | +0.08% | #156 |
| 2023 | 11.31% | +0.04% | #156 |
| 2022 | 11.27% | +0.04% | #157 |
| 2021 | 11.23% | +0.04% | #158 |
| 2020 | 11.19% | +0.04% | #158 |
| 2019 | 11.15% | +0.04% | #158 |
| 2018 | 11.11% | +0.04% | #158 |
| 2017 | 11.07% | +0.04% | #159 |
| 2016 | 11.03% | +0.08% | #159 |
| 2015 | 10.94% | +0.04% | #159 |
| 2014 | 10.90% | +0.04% | #157 |
| 2013 | 10.86% | +0.04% | #160 |
| 2012 | 10.82% | +0.04% | #161 |
| 2011 | 10.78% | +0.04% | #160 |
| 2010 | 10.74% | −0.09% | #159 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Rwanda matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw forest area improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Rwanda's forest area was 11.39% in 2025. Ranked 156th globally. This represents a 0.7% increase from the previous year.
Rwanda's forest area peaked at 12.85% in 1990.
The lowest forest area in Rwanda was 10.74% in 2010.
Rwanda ranks 156th globally in forest area as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is AG.LND.FRST.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Rwanda's forest area is projected to reach 11.39% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The forest area of Rwanda in 2025 was 11.39%. This ranks 156th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_rwanda_forest-area,
title = {Rwanda Forest Area},
url = {https://historysaid.com/rwanda/forest-area/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}