United Arab Emirates Forest Area
Forest area as % of land area AG.LND.FRST.ZS
United Arab Emirates's forest area was 4.47% in 2025, ranked 180th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
United Arab Emirates's forest area stood at 4.47% in 2025, a rise of +0.00% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 4.47% by 2025. United Arab Emirates ranked 180th globally.
The United Arab Emirates’ forest area has risen steadily over the 35‑year span from 3.45 percent of land in 1990 to a peak of 4.47 percent in 2025, placing the country 180th globally. This gradual expansion reflects modest afforestation and greening initiatives in a region where natural forest cover is limited. The UAE’s 2025 figure of 4.47 percent matches its all‑time high, surpassing the 3.09 percent recorded for Tajikistan and approaching the 4.57 percent reported for Pakistan, a peer with a similar ranking. While the increase is modest in absolute terms, it represents a consistent upward trajectory since the trough in 1990. Continued investment in desert‑reforestation projects and water‑efficient planting could further lift the UAE’s forest share, potentially shifting its rank upward in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Forest Area | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 4.47% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 4.47% | - | - |
| 2025 | 4.47% | +0.00% | #180 |
| 2023 | 4.47% | +0.00% | #179 |
| 2022 | 4.47% | +0.00% | #180 |
| 2021 | 4.47% | +0.00% | #181 |
| 2020 | 4.47% | +0.00% | #181 |
| 2019 | 4.47% | +0.00% | #181 |
| 2018 | 4.47% | +0.00% | #181 |
| 2017 | 4.47% | +0.00% | #181 |
| 2016 | 4.47% | +0.00% | #181 |
| 2015 | 4.47% | +0.00% | #181 |
| 2014 | 4.47% | +0.00% | #180 |
| 2013 | 4.47% | +0.00% | #180 |
| 2012 | 4.47% | +0.00% | #180 |
| 2011 | 4.47% | +0.00% | #178 |
| 2010 | 4.47% | +0.01% | #176 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
United Arab Emirates matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw forest area improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
United Arab Emirates's forest area was 4.47% in 2025. Ranked 180th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from the previous year.
United Arab Emirates's forest area peaked at 4.47% in 2025.
The lowest forest area in United Arab Emirates was 3.45% in 1990.
United Arab Emirates ranks 180th globally in forest area as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is AG.LND.FRST.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
United Arab Emirates's forest area is projected to reach 4.47% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The forest area of United Arab Emirates in 2025 was 4.47%. This ranks 180th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_united-arab-emirates_forest-area,
title = {United Arab Emirates Forest Area},
url = {https://historysaid.com/united-arab-emirates/forest-area/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}