Iran (Islamic Republic of) vs Viet Nam: 15.1.1 Forest area — Value
15.1.1 Forest area — Value over time
- Iran (Islamic Republic of)
- Viet Nam
How they compare
Viet Nam currently reports 14,790 1000 ha against 10,751 1000 ha in Iran (Islamic Republic of), a difference of 4,039 1000 ha.
That makes Viet Nam's figure about 1.4 times Iran (Islamic Republic of)'s.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 6 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Iran (Islamic Republic of) ahead.
Iran (Islamic Republic of) ranks 13th and Viet Nam ranks 11th of 21 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Iran (Islamic Republic of) averaged higher in 1 and Viet Nam in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran (Islamic Republic of) | Viet Nam | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10,751 1000 ha | 9,376 1000 ha | 1,375 1000 ha | Iran (Islamic Republic of) |
| 2000s | 10,751 1000 ha | 11,784 1000 ha | 1,033 1000 ha | Viet Nam |
| 2010s | 10,751 1000 ha | 13,725 1000 ha | 2,974 1000 ha | Viet Nam |
| 2020s | 10,751 1000 ha | 14,734 1000 ha | 3,983 1000 ha | Viet Nam |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher 15.1.1 forest area — value, Iran (Islamic Republic of) or Viet Nam?
- Viet Nam, at 14,790 1000 ha against 10,751 1000 ha in Iran (Islamic Republic of) as of 2025.
- What is the difference in 15.1.1 forest area — value between Iran (Islamic Republic of) and Viet Nam?
- 4,039 1000 ha, with Viet Nam ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran (Islamic Republic of) and Viet Nam?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do Iran (Islamic Republic of) and Viet Nam rank globally for 15.1.1 forest area — value?
- Iran (Islamic Republic of) ranks 13th and Viet Nam ranks 11th of 21 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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