New Zealand vs South Africa: 15.2.1 Forest area under an independently verified forest management
15.2.1 Forest area under an independently verified forest management over time
- New Zealand
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 1,453 1000 ha against 1,081 1000 ha in New Zealand, a difference of 372 1000 ha.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.3 times New Zealand's.
Across all 14 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
New Zealand ranks 36th and South Africa ranks 33rd of 232 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | New Zealand | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 1000 ha | 0 1000 ha | 0 1000 ha | — |
| 2000s | 460.91 1000 ha | 1,361 1000 ha | 900.21 1000 ha | South Africa |
| 2010s | 1,241 1000 ha | 1,532 1000 ha | 291.11 1000 ha | South Africa |
| 2020s | 1,280 1000 ha | 1,588 1000 ha | 307.38 1000 ha | South Africa |
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, New Zealand or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 1,453 1000 ha against 1,081 1000 ha in New Zealand as of 2024.
- What is the difference in 15.2.1 forest area under an independently verified forest management between New Zealand and South Africa?
- 372 1000 ha, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for New Zealand and South Africa?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do New Zealand and South Africa rank globally for 15.2.1 forest area under an independently verified forest management?
- New Zealand ranks 36th and South Africa ranks 33rd 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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