Australia and New Zealand vs World: 15.2.1 Forest area under an independently verified forest management
15.2.1 Forest area under an independently verified forest management over time
- Australia and New Zealand
- World
How they compare
World currently reports 396,648 1000 ha against 18,402 1000 ha in Australia and New Zealand, a difference of 378,246 1000 ha.
That makes World's figure about 21.6 times Australia and New Zealand's.
Across all 14 years both countries report, World has been ahead every year.
Australia and New Zealand ranks 4th and World ranks 1st of 232 countries.
World has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Australia and New Zealand | World | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 1000 ha | 0 1000 ha | 0 1000 ha | — |
| 2000s | 3,300 1000 ha | 145,368 1000 ha | 142,068 1000 ha | World |
| 2010s | 16,664 1000 ha | 407,658 1000 ha | 390,994 1000 ha | World |
| 2020s | 18,371 1000 ha | 425,650 1000 ha | 407,278 1000 ha | World |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher 15.2.1 forest area under an independently verified forest management, Australia and New Zealand or World?
- World, at 396,648 1000 ha against 18,402 1000 ha in Australia and New Zealand as of 2024.
- What is the difference in 15.2.1 forest area under an independently verified forest management between Australia and New Zealand and World?
- 378,246 1000 ha, with World ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Australia and New Zealand and World?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do Australia and New Zealand and World rank globally for 15.2.1 forest area under an independently verified forest management?
- Australia and New Zealand ranks 4th and World ranks 1st of 232 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as 15.2.1 Forest area under an independently verified forest management certification scheme — Value. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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