Central African Republic vs Congo: 15.1.1 Forest area — Value
15.1.1 Forest area — Value over time
- Central African Republic
- Congo
How they compare
Central African Republic currently reports 45,095 1000 ha against 21,854 1000 ha in Congo, a difference of 23,241 1000 ha.
That makes Central African Republic's figure about 2.1 times Congo's.
Across all 6 years both countries report, Central African Republic has been ahead every year.
Central African Republic ranks 30th and Congo ranks 30th of 38 groups.
Central African Republic has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Central African Republic | Congo | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 46,435 1000 ha | 22,255 1000 ha | 24,180 1000 ha | Central African Republic |
| 2000s | 46,085 1000 ha | 22,135 1000 ha | 23,950 1000 ha | Central African Republic |
| 2010s | 45,648 1000 ha | 21,964 1000 ha | 23,683 1000 ha | Central African Republic |
| 2020s | 45,211 1000 ha | 21,819 1000 ha | 23,392 1000 ha | Central African Republic |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher 15.1.1 forest area — value, Central African Republic or Congo?
- Central African Republic, at 45,095 1000 ha against 21,854 1000 ha in Congo as of 2025.
- What is the difference in 15.1.1 forest area — value between Central African Republic and Congo?
- 23,241 1000 ha, with Central African Republic ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Central African Republic and Congo?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do Central African Republic and Congo rank globally for 15.1.1 forest area — value?
- Central African Republic ranks 30th and Congo ranks 30th of 38 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as 15.1.1 Forest area — Value. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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