Tajikistan Forest Area
Forest area as % of land area AG.LND.FRST.ZS
Tajikistan's forest area was 3.09% in 2025, ranked 181st globally. This represents a 0.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1992–2025.
Overview
Tajikistan's forest area stood at 3.09% in 2025, a rise of +0.01% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.09% by 2025. Tajikistan ranked 181st globally.
Tajikistan’s forest area has risen modestly but steadily over the 33‑year series, expanding from 2.92 percent of land in 1992 to a peak of 3.09 percent in 2025, ranking 181st globally. The increase of 0.17 percentage points reflects a gradual afforestation effort despite the country’s mountainous terrain and limited arable land. Compared with peers of similar rank, Tajikistan’s forest cover exceeds that of the Syrian Arab Republic (2.84 percent) but remains below the United Arab Emirates (4.47 percent) and Pakistan (4.57 percent). The upward trajectory, though modest, suggests that continued investment in reforestation and sustainable land‑use policies could further raise forest share, while adverse climate impacts or policy reversals would risk halting progress. Future monitoring will reveal whether the current incremental gains can be accelerated to narrow the gap with higher‑ranking regional counterparts.
Data & projection
| Year | Forest Area | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 3.10% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 3.09% | - | - |
| 2025 | 3.09% | +0.01% | #181 |
| 2023 | 3.08% | +0.01% | #181 |
| 2022 | 3.07% | +0.01% | #182 |
| 2021 | 3.06% | +0.01% | #183 |
| 2020 | 3.05% | +0.01% | #183 |
| 2019 | 3.05% | +0.01% | #183 |
| 2018 | 3.04% | +0.00% | #183 |
| 2017 | 3.04% | +0.00% | #183 |
| 2016 | 3.04% | +0.00% | #183 |
| 2015 | 3.04% | +0.02% | #183 |
| 2014 | 3.02% | +0.04% | #183 |
| 2013 | 2.98% | +0.02% | #183 |
| 2012 | 2.96% | +0.02% | #183 |
| 2011 | 2.95% | +0.02% | #181 |
| 2010 | 2.93% | +0.00% | #179 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Tajikistan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw forest area improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Tajikistan's forest area was 3.09% in 2025. Ranked 181st globally. This represents a 0.5% increase from the previous year.
Tajikistan's forest area peaked at 3.09% in 2025.
The lowest forest area in Tajikistan was 2.92% in 1992.
Tajikistan ranks 181st globally in forest area as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is AG.LND.FRST.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Tajikistan's forest area is projected to reach 3.09% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The forest area of Tajikistan in 2025 was 3.09%. This ranks 181st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_tajikistan_forest-area,
title = {Tajikistan Forest Area},
url = {https://historysaid.com/tajikistan/forest-area/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}