Ukraine Forest Area
Forest area as % of land area AG.LND.FRST.ZS
Ukraine's forest area was 16.78% in 2025, ranked 138th globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1992–2025.
Overview
Ukraine's forest area stood at 16.78% in 2025, a rise of +0.02% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 16.78% by 2025. Ukraine ranked 138th globally.
Ukraine’s forest area has risen modestly but steadily over the 33‑year span from 1992 to 2025, increasing from 16.09 percent of land in the earliest year to an all‑time peak of 16.78 percent in 2025, which also places the country at rank 138 globally. This gradual expansion contrasts with the relatively higher forest cover of nearby peers such as San Marino, whose share stands at 16.67 percent, and Australia, which records 17.42 percent. The upward trajectory suggests that reforestation policies and natural regeneration have outweighed deforestation pressures during the post‑Soviet transition and subsequent economic reforms. Nonetheless, the margin of growth remains narrow, indicating that future changes in land‑use planning, climate resilience measures, or investment in sustainable forestry could be decisive in either accelerating the rise or curbing it. Continued monitoring will reveal whether Ukraine can sustain this incremental increase or if external shocks will alter the current pattern.
Data & projection
| Year | Forest Area | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 16.79% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 16.78% | - | - |
| 2025 | 16.78% | +0.02% | #138 |
| 2023 | 16.76% | +0.01% | #138 |
| 2022 | 16.74% | +0.01% | #139 |
| 2021 | 16.73% | +0.01% | #139 |
| 2020 | 16.72% | +0.01% | #139 |
| 2019 | 16.71% | +0.01% | #139 |
| 2018 | 16.70% | +0.01% | #139 |
| 2017 | 16.69% | +0.01% | #139 |
| 2016 | 16.68% | +0.01% | #139 |
| 2015 | 16.67% | +0.04% | #139 |
| 2014 | 16.63% | +0.04% | #140 |
| 2013 | 16.59% | +0.04% | #140 |
| 2012 | 16.56% | +0.04% | #140 |
| 2011 | 16.52% | +0.04% | #140 |
| 2010 | 16.48% | +0.01% | #139 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Ukraine matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw forest area improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Ukraine's forest area was 16.78% in 2025. Ranked 138th globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from the previous year.
Ukraine's forest area peaked at 16.78% in 2025.
The lowest forest area in Ukraine was 16.09% in 1992.
Ukraine ranks 138th globally in forest area as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is AG.LND.FRST.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Ukraine's forest area is projected to reach 16.78% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The forest area of Ukraine in 2025 was 16.78%. This ranks 138th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_ukraine_forest-area,
title = {Ukraine Forest Area},
url = {https://historysaid.com/ukraine/forest-area/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}