Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Global Forest Area (km²) in 2026?
- Global Forest Area (km²) stands at approximately 40.4 million sq. km, based on official data from World Bank Open Data.
- Which country has the highest Global Forest Area (km²)?
- Russian Federation leads the global ranking with 8.2 million sq. km (20.2%). Rankings are published annually by World Bank Open Data.
- Is Global Forest Area (km²) increasing or decreasing?
- Global Forest Area (km²) is currently remaining stable. This rate is derived from the most recent multi-year trend reported by World Bank Open Data.
- What does Global Forest Area (km²) measure?
- Total forest area globally in square kilometers. Data is collected by World Bank Open Data using standardized international methodology across all member countries.