Japan vs Southern Europe: 15.1.1 Forest area — Value
15.1.1 Forest area — Value over time
- Japan
- Southern Europe
How they compare
Southern Europe currently reports 48,321 1000 ha against 24,908 1000 ha in Japan, a difference of 23,413 1000 ha.
That makes Southern Europe's figure about 1.9 times Japan's.
Across all 6 years both countries report, Southern Europe has been ahead every year.
Japan ranks 21st and Southern Europe ranks 20th of 214 countries.
Southern Europe has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Japan | Southern Europe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 24,950 1000 ha | 38,549 1000 ha | 13,599 1000 ha | Southern Europe |
| 2000s | 24,876 1000 ha | 42,605 1000 ha | 17,729 1000 ha | Southern Europe |
| 2010s | 24,955 1000 ha | 45,622 1000 ha | 20,667 1000 ha | Southern Europe |
| 2020s | 24,914 1000 ha | 48,103 1000 ha | 23,190 1000 ha | Southern Europe |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher 15.1.1 forest area — value, Japan or Southern Europe?
- Southern Europe, at 48,321 1000 ha against 24,908 1000 ha in Japan as of 2025.
- What is the difference in 15.1.1 forest area — value between Japan and Southern Europe?
- 23,413 1000 ha, with Southern Europe ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Japan and Southern Europe?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do Japan and Southern Europe rank globally for 15.1.1 forest area — value?
- Japan ranks 21st and Southern Europe ranks 20th 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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