Spain Forest Area
Forest area as % of land area AG.LND.FRST.ZS
Spain's forest area was 37.20% in 2025, ranked 82nd globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Spain's forest area stood at 37.20% in 2025, a rise of +0.01% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 37.20% by 2025. Spain ranked 82nd globally.
Spain's forest area has undergone a notable expansion over the past three and a half decades, with its coverage increasing from 27.84% in 1990 to 37.20% in 2025, ranking it 82nd globally. This upward trend has seen Spain's forest area surpass that of peer countries such as Bulgaria, which has a coverage of 36.46%, and is on par with Paraguay's 37.22%. The steady increase in forest area is a positive development, as it contributes to biodiversity and helps mitigate climate change. The peak of 37.20% in 2025 represents a 34.6% increase from the trough of 27.84% in 1990. While the trend is positive, a potential shift in agricultural policies or land-use practices could impact Spain's forest area, potentially altering the trajectory of this upward trend. If Spain were to adopt more sustainable land-use practices, it could further increase its forest area, potentially surpassing that of its peers and improving its global ranking.
Data & projection
| Year | Forest Area | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 37.21% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 37.20% | - | - |
| 2025 | 37.20% | +0.01% | #82 |
| 2023 | 37.19% | +0.01% | #81 |
| 2022 | 37.18% | +0.01% | #82 |
| 2021 | 37.17% | −0.00% | #82 |
| 2020 | 37.18% | +0.01% | #82 |
| 2019 | 37.17% | +0.01% | #82 |
| 2018 | 37.16% | +0.00% | #82 |
| 2017 | 37.15% | +0.01% | #82 |
| 2016 | 37.14% | +0.02% | #82 |
| 2015 | 37.13% | +0.04% | #82 |
| 2014 | 37.08% | +0.00% | #82 |
| 2013 | 37.08% | +0.00% | #82 |
| 2012 | 37.08% | −0.02% | #83 |
| 2011 | 37.10% | +0.01% | #83 |
| 2010 | 37.09% | +0.19% | #83 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Spain matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw forest area improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Spain's forest area was 37.20% in 2025. Ranked 82nd globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from the previous year.
Spain's forest area peaked at 37.20% in 2025.
The lowest forest area in Spain was 27.84% in 1990.
Spain ranks 82nd globally in forest area as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is AG.LND.FRST.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Spain's forest area is projected to reach 37.20% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The forest area of Spain in 2025 was 37.20%. This ranks 82nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_spain_forest-area,
title = {Spain Forest Area},
url = {https://historysaid.com/spain/forest-area/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}