Uganda Forest Area
Forest area as % of land area AG.LND.FRST.ZS
Uganda's forest area was 10.63% in 2025, ranked 163rd globally. This represents a 3.7% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Uganda's forest area stood at 10.63% in 2025, a decline of +0.41% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 10.63% by 2025. Uganda ranked 163rd globally.
Uganda’s forest area has contracted sharply over the 35‑year span from 1990 to 2025, falling from an all‑time peak of 17.89 % of land area in 1990 to a trough of 10.63 % in 2025, placing the country 163rd globally. This 40.9 % reduction reflects persistent pressures from agricultural expansion, timber extraction and infrastructure development, which have outpaced reforestation efforts. The decline mirrors patterns observed in neighboring Burundi, whose forest cover stands at 10.89 %, and contrasts with the slightly higher figure for Sint Maarten (Dutch part) at 10.88 %, underscoring regional variability in land‑use policies. Despite modest gains from recent tree‑planting programs, the downward trajectory suggests that without stronger enforcement of forest protection, sustainable management incentives and investment in agroforestry, Uganda’s forest cover is likely to continue shrinking in the near term.
Data & projection
| Year | Forest Area | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 10.42% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 10.63% | - | - |
| 2025 | 10.63% | −0.41% | #163 |
| 2023 | 11.04% | −0.21% | #159 |
| 2022 | 11.25% | −0.21% | #158 |
| 2021 | 11.45% | −0.21% | #154 |
| 2020 | 11.66% | −0.21% | #152 |
| 2019 | 11.86% | −0.21% | #151 |
| 2018 | 12.07% | −0.21% | #151 |
| 2017 | 12.28% | −0.21% | #151 |
| 2016 | 12.48% | −0.21% | #150 |
| 2015 | 12.69% | −0.21% | #150 |
| 2014 | 12.89% | −0.21% | #149 |
| 2013 | 13.10% | −0.21% | #147 |
| 2012 | 13.30% | −0.21% | #147 |
| 2011 | 13.51% | −0.21% | #146 |
| 2010 | 13.72% | −0.26% | #145 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Uganda matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2011. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw forest area improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Uganda's forest area was 10.63% in 2025. Ranked 163rd globally. This represents a 3.7% decrease from the previous year.
Uganda's forest area peaked at 17.89% in 1990.
The lowest forest area in Uganda was 10.63% in 2025.
Uganda ranks 163rd globally in forest area as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is AG.LND.FRST.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Uganda's forest area is projected to reach 10.63% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The forest area of Uganda in 2025 was 10.63%. This ranks 163rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_uganda_forest-area,
title = {Uganda Forest Area},
url = {https://historysaid.com/uganda/forest-area/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}