West Bank and Gaza Forest Area
Forest area as % of land area AG.LND.FRST.ZS
West Bank and Gaza's forest area was 1.68% in 2025, ranked 188th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
West Bank and Gaza's forest area stood at 1.68% in 2025, a decline of +0.00% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.68% by 2025. West Bank and Gaza ranked 188th globally.
West Bank and Gaza’s forest cover has shown modest but steady growth over the 35‑year series, rising from 1.51 percent of land area in 1990 to 1.68 percent in 2025, the latest figure that places the territory 188th globally. The all‑time low of 1.51 percent was recorded in 2000, after which a gradual upward trend culminated in the peak of 1.68 percent in 2020, a level that has been maintained through 2025. This incremental increase modestly outpaces that of Kiribati (1.46 percent) but remains below the forest shares of Afghanistan (1.85 percent) and Iraq (1.90 percent). The persistence of the upward trajectory suggests that continued reforestation initiatives and improved land‑management policies could further expand forest area, potentially moving the region closer to the averages of its peers in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Forest Area | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.68% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.68% | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.68% | −0.00% | #188 |
| 2023 | 1.68% | +0.00% | #187 |
| 2022 | 1.68% | +0.00% | #188 |
| 2021 | 1.68% | −0.00% | #189 |
| 2020 | 1.68% | +0.00% | #189 |
| 2019 | 1.68% | +0.00% | #189 |
| 2018 | 1.68% | +0.00% | #189 |
| 2017 | 1.68% | +0.00% | #189 |
| 2016 | 1.68% | +0.00% | #189 |
| 2015 | 1.68% | +0.01% | #189 |
| 2014 | 1.68% | +0.01% | #189 |
| 2013 | 1.67% | +0.01% | #189 |
| 2012 | 1.67% | +0.01% | #189 |
| 2011 | 1.66% | +0.01% | #187 |
| 2010 | 1.65% | +0.01% | #185 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
West Bank and Gaza matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2008. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw forest area improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
West Bank and Gaza's forest area was 1.68% in 2025. Ranked 188th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from the previous year.
West Bank and Gaza's forest area peaked at 1.68% in 2015.
The lowest forest area in West Bank and Gaza was 1.51% in 1990.
West Bank and Gaza ranks 188th globally in forest area as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is AG.LND.FRST.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
West Bank and Gaza's forest area is projected to reach 1.68% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The forest area of West Bank and Gaza in 2025 was 1.68%. This ranks 188th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_west-bank-and-gaza_forest-area,
title = {West Bank and Gaza Forest Area},
url = {https://historysaid.com/west-bank-and-gaza/forest-area/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}