Syrian Arab Republic Forest Area
Forest area as % of land area AG.LND.FRST.ZS
Syrian Arab Republic's forest area was 2.84% in 2025, ranked 183rd globally. This represents a 0.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Syrian Arab Republic's forest area stood at 2.84% in 2025, a decline of +0.00% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.84% by 2025. Syrian Arab Republic ranked 183rd globally.
Syrian Arab Republic’s forest cover has risen steadily from 2.02 percent of its land area in 1990 to 2.84 percent in 2025, the highest share recorded in the 35‑year series and the peak observed in 2023. This increase places Syria at rank 183 globally, marginally below peer Chad’s 2.99 percent and the Maldives’ 2.75 percent, indicating modest but consistent afforestation or reduced deforestation despite the country’s prolonged conflict and economic challenges. The upward trajectory reflects limited but effective reforestation programmes and a gradual recovery of agricultural practices that allow marginal lands to revert to woody vegetation. Given the continued emphasis on environmental rehabilitation and potential international support for green infrastructure, the forest area share is likely to maintain its incremental growth, provided political stability and investment in sustainable land management persist.
Data & projection
| Year | Forest Area | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 2.84% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 2.84% | - | - |
| 2025 | 2.84% | −0.00% | #183 |
| 2023 | 2.84% | +0.00% | #182 |
| 2022 | 2.84% | −0.00% | #183 |
| 2021 | 2.84% | +0.00% | #184 |
| 2020 | 2.84% | +0.00% | #184 |
| 2019 | 2.84% | +0.00% | #184 |
| 2018 | 2.84% | +0.00% | #184 |
| 2017 | 2.84% | +0.00% | #184 |
| 2016 | 2.84% | +0.00% | #184 |
| 2015 | 2.84% | +0.03% | #184 |
| 2014 | 2.81% | +0.03% | #184 |
| 2013 | 2.78% | +0.03% | #184 |
| 2012 | 2.75% | +0.03% | #184 |
| 2011 | 2.71% | +0.03% | #183 |
| 2010 | 2.68% | +0.03% | #181 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Syrian Arab Republic matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2019. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw forest area improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Syrian Arab Republic's forest area was 2.84% in 2025. Ranked 183rd globally. This represents a 0.0% decrease from the previous year.
Syrian Arab Republic's forest area peaked at 2.84% in 2015.
The lowest forest area in Syrian Arab Republic was 2.02% in 1990.
Syrian Arab Republic ranks 183rd globally in forest area as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is AG.LND.FRST.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Syrian Arab Republic's forest area is projected to reach 2.84% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The forest area of Syrian Arab Republic in 2025 was 2.84%. This ranks 183rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_syrian-arab-republic_forest-area,
title = {Syrian Arab Republic Forest Area},
url = {https://historysaid.com/syrian-arab-republic/forest-area/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}