South Korea vs Nepal: Forest area km
South Korea
6.28 million
in 2025
Nepal
6.27 million
in 2025
South Korea rank
68th
Nepal rank
69th
Forest area km over time
- South Korea
- Nepal
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 6.28 million against 6.27 million in Nepal, a difference of 12,880.
Across all 36 years both countries report, South Korea has been ahead every year.
South Korea ranks 68th and Nepal ranks 69th of 235 countries.
South Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Nepal | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.52 million | 5.82 million | 693,805 | South Korea |
| 2000s | 6.44 million | 5.99 million | 445,096 | South Korea |
| 2010s | 6.34 million | 6.11 million | 232,426 | South Korea |
| 2020s | 6.29 million | 6.22 million | 63,765 | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher forest area km, South Korea or Nepal?
- South Korea, at 6.28 million against 6.27 million in Nepal as of 2025.
- What is the difference in forest area km between South Korea and Nepal?
- 12,880, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Nepal?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do South Korea and Nepal rank globally for forest area km?
- South Korea ranks 68th and Nepal ranks 69th of 235 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Forest area km. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.