São Tomé and Principe Forest Area
Forest area as % of land area AG.LND.FRST.ZS
São Tomé and Principe's forest area was 50.83% in 2025, ranked 50th globally. This represents a 2.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
São Tomé and Principe's forest area stood at 50.83% in 2025, a decline of +1.29% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 50.83% by 2025. São Tomé and Principe ranked 50th globally.
São Tomé and Principe's forest area has exhibited a declining trend over the past three and a half decades, with a notable decrease from its all-time peak of 61.06 in 1990 to 50.83 in 2025. This represents a loss of approximately 10.23% of its forested area within the span of 35 years. The country's ranking has also slipped, falling to 50 globally in 2025. In comparison, peer countries such as the Bahamas and Angola have experienced relatively stable forest areas, with the Bahamas maintaining its forest area at a similar level of 50.94 and Angola showing a slight increase to 51.20. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, another peer, has experienced a more significant decline in forest area, to 49.20. The persistent decline in São Tomé and Principe's forest area suggests continued deforestation and land degradation, which may be attributed to factors such as agricultural expansion and urbanization. A shift towards sustainable land use practices and conservation efforts would be necessary to alter the trajectory of São Tomé and Principe's forest area.
Data & projection
| Year | Forest Area | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 50.19% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 50.83% | - | - |
| 2025 | 50.83% | −1.29% | #50 |
| 2023 | 52.13% | −0.65% | #46 |
| 2022 | 52.77% | −0.65% | #44 |
| 2021 | 53.42% | −0.65% | #42 |
| 2020 | 54.06% | −0.65% | #42 |
| 2019 | 54.71% | −0.65% | #42 |
| 2018 | 55.35% | −0.65% | #40 |
| 2017 | 56.00% | −0.65% | #38 |
| 2016 | 56.65% | −0.65% | #37 |
| 2015 | 57.29% | −0.65% | #37 |
| 2014 | 57.94% | −0.65% | #35 |
| 2013 | 58.58% | −0.65% | #33 |
| 2012 | 59.23% | −0.65% | #32 |
| 2011 | 59.88% | −0.65% | #31 |
| 2010 | 60.52% | −0.03% | #30 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
São Tomé and Principe matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2024. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw forest area improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
São Tomé and Principe's forest area was 50.83% in 2025. Ranked 50th globally. This represents a 2.5% decrease from the previous year.
São Tomé and Principe's forest area peaked at 61.06% in 1990.
The lowest forest area in São Tomé and Principe was 50.83% in 2025.
São Tomé and Principe ranks 50th globally in forest area as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is AG.LND.FRST.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
São Tomé and Principe's forest area is projected to reach 50.83% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The forest area of São Tomé and Principe in 2025 was 50.83%. This ranks 50th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_s-o-tom-and-principe_forest-area,
title = {São Tomé and Principe Forest Area},
url = {https://historysaid.com/s-o-tom-and-principe/forest-area/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}