Northern Africa vs Spain: 15.1.1 Forest area — Value
15.1.1 Forest area — Value over time
- Northern Africa
- Spain
How they compare
Northern Africa currently reports 30,793 1000 ha against 19,133 1000 ha in Spain, a difference of 11,660 1000 ha.
That makes Northern Africa's figure about 1.6 times Spain's.
Across all 6 years both countries report, Northern Africa has been ahead every year.
Northern Africa ranks 34th and Spain ranks 33rd of 38 groups.
Northern Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Northern Africa | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 36,962 1000 ha | 13,905 1000 ha | 23,057 1000 ha | Northern Africa |
| 2000s | 35,166 1000 ha | 17,094 1000 ha | 18,072 1000 ha | Northern Africa |
| 2010s | 33,006 1000 ha | 18,571 1000 ha | 14,435 1000 ha | Northern Africa |
| 2020s | 31,238 1000 ha | 19,057 1000 ha | 12,181 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, Northern Africa or Spain?
- Northern Africa, at 30,793 1000 ha against 19,133 1000 ha in Spain as of 2025.
- What is the difference in 15.1.1 forest area — value between Northern Africa and Spain?
- 11,660 1000 ha, with Northern Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Northern Africa and Spain?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do Northern Africa and Spain rank globally for 15.1.1 forest area — value?
- Northern Africa ranks 34th and Spain ranks 33rd 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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