Gabon vs South Africa: 15.1.1 Forest area — Value

Gabon
23,555 1000 ha
in 2025
South Africa
22,881 1000 ha
in 2025
Gabon rank
22nd
South Africa rank
23rd

15.1.1 Forest area — Value over time

  • Gabon
  • South Africa
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How they compare

Gabon currently reports 23,555 1000 ha against 22,881 1000 ha in South Africa, a difference of 674 1000 ha.

Across all 6 years both countries report, Gabon has been ahead every year.

Gabon ranks 22nd and South Africa ranks 23rd of 220 countries.

Gabon has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Gabon South Africa Difference Ahead
1990s 23,774 1000 ha 19,817 1000 ha 3,958 1000 ha Gabon
2000s 23,702 1000 ha 20,692 1000 ha 3,009 1000 ha Gabon
2010s 23,653 1000 ha 21,787 1000 ha 1,866 1000 ha Gabon
2020s 23,572 1000 ha 22,662 1000 ha 909.65 1000 ha Gabon

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 15.1.1 forest area — value, Gabon or South Africa?
Gabon, at 23,555 1000 ha against 22,881 1000 ha in South Africa as of 2025.
What is the difference in 15.1.1 forest area — value between Gabon and South Africa?
674 1000 ha, with Gabon ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Gabon and South Africa?
6 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
How do Gabon and South Africa rank globally for 15.1.1 forest area — value?
Gabon ranks 22nd and South Africa ranks 23rd of 220 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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Indicator
15.1.1 Forest area — Value
Unit
1000 ha
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
274 places, 1,644 data points, 1990–2025
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