Virgin Islands (US) Forest Area
Forest area as % of land area AG.LND.FRST.ZS
Virgin Islands (US)'s forest area was 59.03% in 2025, ranked 28th globally. This represents a 1.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Virgin Islands (US)'s forest area stood at 59.03% in 2025, a rise of +0.86% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 59.03% by 2025. Virgin Islands (US) ranked 28th globally.
Virgin Islands (US) have seen a steady contraction of forest cover over the 35‑year series recorded by the World Bank, falling from an all‑time peak of 70.11 % in 1990 to a trough of 52.66 % in 2010 before modestly rebounding to 59.03 % in 2025, ranking the territory 28th globally. The decline reflects persistent pressures from urban expansion, tourism development and limited land for regeneration, while the recent rise suggests the impact of reforestation programmes and stricter land‑use regulations. Compared with peer nations, the Virgin Islands’ 2025 forest share is close to Zambia’s 59.02 % and slightly below Slovenia’s 60.97 %, illustrating that despite its small size, the territory maintains a forest proportion comparable to larger developing economies. If current conservation incentives are sustained and climate‑resilient species are introduced, the upward trajectory could continue, potentially restoring forest cover toward its early‑1990s level.
Data & projection
| Year | Forest Area | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 59.46% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 59.03% | - | - |
| 2025 | 59.03% | +0.86% | #28 |
| 2023 | 58.17% | +0.43% | #30 |
| 2022 | 57.74% | +0.43% | #32 |
| 2021 | 57.31% | +0.43% | #32 |
| 2020 | 56.89% | +0.43% | #33 |
| 2019 | 56.46% | +0.43% | #37 |
| 2018 | 56.03% | +0.43% | #38 |
| 2017 | 55.60% | +0.43% | #40 |
| 2016 | 55.17% | +0.43% | #41 |
| 2015 | 54.74% | +0.42% | #42 |
| 2014 | 54.33% | +0.42% | #44 |
| 2013 | 53.91% | +0.42% | #46 |
| 2012 | 53.49% | +0.42% | #46 |
| 2011 | 53.07% | +0.42% | #46 |
| 2010 | 52.66% | −0.58% | #48 |
Analysis
Virgin Islands (US)'s forest area was 59.03% in 2025, a rise of +0.86% from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 59.03% by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Virgin Islands (US)'s forest area was 59.03% in 2025. Ranked 28th globally. This represents a 1.5% increase from the previous year.
Virgin Islands (US)'s forest area peaked at 70.11% in 1990.
The lowest forest area in Virgin Islands (US) was 52.66% in 2010.
Virgin Islands (US) ranks 28th globally in forest area as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is AG.LND.FRST.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Virgin Islands (US)'s forest area is projected to reach 59.03% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The forest area of Virgin Islands (US) in 2025 was 59.03%. This ranks 28th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_virgin-islands-us_forest-area,
title = {Virgin Islands (US) Forest Area},
url = {https://historysaid.com/virgin-islands-us/forest-area/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}