Solomon Islands Forest Area
Forest area as % of land area AG.LND.FRST.ZS
Solomon Islands's forest area was 90.01% in 2025, ranked 5th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Solomon Islands's forest area stood at 90.01% in 2025, a decline of +0.05% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 90.01% by 2025. Solomon Islands ranked 5th globally.
The Solomon Islands have maintained a relatively stable forest area, with a slight decline over the past three and a half decades. At 90.01, the country's forest area ranks fifth globally, a position it has held since 1990 when it peaked at 90.92. This modest decrease from the peak is comparable to the slight drop in Palau's forest area, which ranks closely behind the Solomon Islands at 90.89. In contrast, countries such as Gabon have experienced more significant fluctuations, with a notable increase since the 1990s. Notably, the Solomon Islands' forest area has not experienced a dramatic decline like Equatorial Guinea, which has seen a significant drop since the 1990s. The country's relatively stable forest area suggests a well-managed conservation effort. However, the trend may shift if the Solomon Islands experiences increased deforestation due to population growth, agricultural expansion, or other land-use changes.
Data & projection
| Year | Forest Area | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 89.98% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 90.01% | - | - |
| 2025 | 90.01% | −0.05% | #5 |
| 2023 | 90.06% | −0.03% | #5 |
| 2022 | 90.09% | −0.03% | #5 |
| 2021 | 90.11% | −0.03% | #5 |
| 2020 | 90.14% | −0.03% | #4 |
| 2019 | 90.16% | −0.03% | #5 |
| 2018 | 90.19% | −0.03% | #5 |
| 2017 | 90.22% | −0.03% | #5 |
| 2016 | 90.24% | −0.03% | #5 |
| 2015 | 90.27% | −0.03% | #5 |
| 2014 | 90.29% | −0.03% | #5 |
| 2013 | 90.32% | −0.03% | #5 |
| 2012 | 90.35% | −0.03% | #5 |
| 2011 | 90.37% | −0.03% | #5 |
| 2010 | 90.40% | −0.03% | #5 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Solomon Islands matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw forest area improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Solomon Islands's forest area was 90.01% in 2025. Ranked 5th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from the previous year.
Solomon Islands's forest area peaked at 90.92% in 1990.
The lowest forest area in Solomon Islands was 90.01% in 2025.
Solomon Islands ranks 5th globally in forest area as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is AG.LND.FRST.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Solomon Islands's forest area is projected to reach 90.01% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The forest area of Solomon Islands in 2025 was 90.01%. This ranks 5th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_solomon-islands_forest-area,
title = {Solomon Islands Forest Area},
url = {https://historysaid.com/solomon-islands/forest-area/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}