Sudan Forest Area
Forest area as % of land area AG.LND.FRST.ZS
Sudan's forest area was 9.37% in 2025, ranked 165th globally. This represents a 1.9% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2012–2025.
Overview
Sudan's forest area stood at 9.37% in 2025, a decline of +0.18% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 9.37% by 2025. Sudan ranked 165th globally.
Sudan's forest area has experienced a decline over the past 13 years, with the latest available figure standing at 9.37 million hectares. This represents a loss of 1.19 million hectares from the all-time peak of 10.56 million hectares in 2012. Among its peer countries, Sudan ranks lower than Uganda, which has a forest area of 10.63 million hectares. The country's forest area has consistently decreased, with no notable recovery in sight. In comparison, Argentina, which has a similar ranking, has managed to maintain its forest area at 10.24 million hectares. The downward trend in Sudan's forest area is concerning, as it may have significant implications for the country's environmental and economic stability. A significant increase in reforestation efforts or a shift in agricultural practices could potentially alter this trajectory and help Sudan's forest area recover.
Data & projection
| Year | Forest Area | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 9.28% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 9.37% | - | - |
| 2025 | 9.37% | −0.18% | #165 |
| 2023 | 9.55% | −0.09% | #164 |
| 2022 | 9.64% | −0.09% | #165 |
| 2021 | 9.74% | −0.09% | #165 |
| 2020 | 9.83% | −0.09% | #165 |
| 2019 | 9.92% | −0.09% | #165 |
| 2018 | 10.01% | −0.09% | #165 |
| 2017 | 10.10% | −0.09% | #165 |
| 2016 | 10.20% | −0.09% | #166 |
| 2015 | 10.28% | −0.09% | #166 |
| 2014 | 10.38% | −0.09% | #165 |
| 2013 | 10.47% | −0.09% | #165 |
| 2012 | 10.56% | – | #164 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Sudan 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
Sudan's forest area was 9.37% in 2025. Ranked 165th globally. This represents a 1.9% decrease from the previous year.
Sudan's forest area peaked at 10.56% in 2012.
The lowest forest area in Sudan was 9.37% in 2025.
Sudan ranks 165th globally in forest area as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is AG.LND.FRST.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Sudan's forest area is projected to reach 9.37% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The forest area of Sudan in 2025 was 9.37%. This ranks 165th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_sudan_forest-area,
title = {Sudan Forest Area},
url = {https://historysaid.com/sudan/forest-area/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}