France vs Northern Africa: 15.1.1 Forest area — Value
15.1.1 Forest area — Value over time
- France
- Northern Africa
How they compare
Northern Africa currently reports 30,793 1000 ha against 17,795 1000 ha in France, a difference of 12,998 1000 ha.
That makes Northern Africa's figure about 1.7 times France's.
Across all 6 years both countries report, Northern Africa has been ahead every year.
France ranks 33rd and Northern Africa ranks 26th of 214 countries.
Northern Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | Northern Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 14,436 1000 ha | 36,962 1000 ha | 22,526 1000 ha | Northern Africa |
| 2000s | 15,288 1000 ha | 35,166 1000 ha | 19,878 1000 ha | Northern Africa |
| 2010s | 16,628 1000 ha | 33,006 1000 ha | 16,378 1000 ha | Northern Africa |
| 2020s | 17,572 1000 ha | 31,238 1000 ha | 13,667 1000 ha | Northern Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher 15.1.1 forest area — value, France or Northern Africa?
- Northern Africa, at 30,793 1000 ha against 17,795 1000 ha in France as of 2025.
- What is the difference in 15.1.1 forest area — value between France and Northern Africa?
- 12,998 1000 ha, with Northern Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and Northern Africa?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do France and Northern Africa rank globally for 15.1.1 forest area — value?
- France ranks 33rd and Northern Africa ranks 26th of 214 countries.
- 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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