Samoa Forest Area
Forest area as % of land area AG.LND.FRST.ZS
Samoa's forest area was 57.29% in 2025, ranked 32nd globally. This represents a 0.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Samoa's forest area stood at 57.29% in 2025, a decline of +0.35% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 57.29% by 2025. Samoa ranked 32nd globally.
Samoa's forest area has exhibited a stable decline over the past three and a half decades, with a notable decrease from its all-time peak of 62.24 square kilometers in 1990 to 57.29 square kilometers in 2025. This downward trend places Samoa among the lower ranks globally, currently standing at thirty-second position. Peer countries such as Malaysia, with 57.41 square kilometers of forest area, share a similar ranking. The steady reduction in forest area suggests that environmental conservation efforts in Samoa have been insufficient to reverse deforestation. The country's proximity to the equator and the presence of tropical rainforests make it vulnerable to land conversion for agricultural purposes and urbanization. To alter this trajectory, Samoa would require increased investment in sustainable forest management practices and land-use planning, potentially bolstered by international cooperation and support.
Data & projection
| Year | Forest Area | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 57.12% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 57.29% | - | - |
| 2025 | 57.29% | −0.35% | #32 |
| 2023 | 57.64% | −0.17% | #32 |
| 2022 | 57.81% | −0.17% | #31 |
| 2021 | 57.98% | −0.17% | #31 |
| 2020 | 58.15% | −0.17% | #31 |
| 2019 | 58.33% | −0.17% | #31 |
| 2018 | 58.50% | −0.17% | #30 |
| 2017 | 58.67% | +0.87% | #29 |
| 2016 | 57.81% | −0.17% | #32 |
| 2015 | 57.98% | −0.17% | #33 |
| 2014 | 58.15% | −0.17% | #33 |
| 2013 | 58.32% | −0.17% | #34 |
| 2012 | 58.49% | −0.17% | #33 |
| 2011 | 58.66% | −0.17% | #33 |
| 2010 | 58.83% | −0.17% | #33 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Samoa 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
Samoa's forest area was 57.29% in 2025. Ranked 32nd globally. This represents a 0.6% decrease from the previous year.
Samoa's forest area peaked at 62.24% in 1990.
The lowest forest area in Samoa was 57.29% in 2025.
Samoa ranks 32nd globally in forest area as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is AG.LND.FRST.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Samoa's forest area is projected to reach 57.29% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The forest area of Samoa in 2025 was 57.29%. This ranks 32nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_samoa_forest-area,
title = {Samoa Forest Area},
url = {https://historysaid.com/samoa/forest-area/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}