South Sudan Forest Area
Forest area as % of land area AG.LND.FRST.ZS
South Sudan's forest area was 11.33% in 2025, ranked 157th globally. This represents a 0.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2012–2025.
Overview
South Sudan's forest area stood at 11.33% in 2025, a decline of +0.00% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 11.33% by 2025. South Sudan ranked 157th globally.
South Sudan's forest area has remained relatively consistent since 2012, with a current value of 11.33 million hectares, ranking it 157th globally. Notably, this figure has not deviated from its peak and trough of 11.33 million hectares, suggesting a stable forest area over the past decade. In comparison, Rwanda's forest area ranks slightly higher at 11.39 million hectares, while the Netherlands, a country with a long history of deforestation, has a significantly smaller forest area of 11.11 million hectares. The lack of fluctuation in South Sudan's forest area is a rare occurrence globally, and it will be interesting to see how this trend continues in the future. A significant increase in deforestation due to agricultural expansion or infrastructure development could alter this trajectory, potentially leading to a decrease in South Sudan's forest area.
Data & projection
| Year | Forest Area | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 11.33% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 11.33% | - | - |
| 2025 | 11.33% | −0.00% | #157 |
| 2023 | 11.33% | +0.00% | #155 |
| 2022 | 11.33% | +0.00% | #156 |
| 2021 | 11.33% | +0.00% | #157 |
| 2020 | 11.33% | +0.00% | #157 |
| 2019 | 11.33% | +0.00% | #155 |
| 2018 | 11.33% | +0.00% | #155 |
| 2017 | 11.33% | +0.00% | #154 |
| 2016 | 11.33% | +0.00% | #154 |
| 2015 | 11.33% | +0.00% | #154 |
| 2014 | 11.33% | +0.00% | #154 |
| 2013 | 11.33% | +0.00% | #155 |
| 2012 | 11.33% | – | #155 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
South Sudan matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2024. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw forest area improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
South Sudan's forest area was 11.33% in 2025. Ranked 157th globally. This represents a 0.0% decrease from the previous year.
South Sudan's forest area peaked at 11.33% in 2012.
The lowest forest area in South Sudan was 11.33% in 2025.
South Sudan ranks 157th globally in forest area as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is AG.LND.FRST.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
South Sudan's forest area is projected to reach 11.33% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The forest area of South Sudan in 2025 was 11.33%. This ranks 157th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_south-sudan_forest-area,
title = {South Sudan Forest Area},
url = {https://historysaid.com/south-sudan/forest-area/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}