15.1.1 Forest area as a proportion of total land area — Value in United Republic of Tanzania
United Republic of Tanzania: 15.1.1 Forest area as a proportion of total land area — Value was 49 % in 2025. ▼ Falling
15.1.1 Forest area as a proportion of total land area — Value in United Republic of Tanzania, 1990–2025
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in %.
Analysis
United Republic of Tanzania recorded 49 % for 15.1.1 forest area as a proportion of total land area — value in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 6 years on record.
That represents a change of down 9.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 15.1.1 forest area as a proportion of total land area — value in United Republic of Tanzania peaked at 65.66 % in 1990 and was at its lowest, 49 %, in 2025.
That places United Republic of Tanzania 12th out of 21 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
15.1.1 Forest area as a proportion of total land area — Value in United Republic of Tanzania, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 65.66 % | — |
| 2000 | 61.11 % | -6.9% |
| 2010 | 56.56 % | -7.4% |
| 2015 | 54.29 % | -4.0% |
| 2020 | 51.64 % | -4.9% |
| 2025 | 49 % | -5.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 65.66 % | 65.66 % | 65.66 % | 1 |
| 2000s | 61.11 % | 61.11 % | 61.11 % | 1 |
| 2010s | 55.42 % | 54.29 % | 56.56 % | 2 |
| 2020s | 50.32 % | 49 % | 51.64 % | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 15.1.1 forest area as a proportion of total land area — value in United Republic of Tanzania?
- 15.1.1 forest area as a proportion of total land area — value in United Republic of Tanzania was 49 % in 2025, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest 15.1.1 forest area as a proportion of total land area — value recorded in United Republic of Tanzania?
- The highest recorded value was 65.66 % in 1990.
- What is the lowest 15.1.1 forest area as a proportion of total land area — value recorded in United Republic of Tanzania?
- The lowest recorded value was 49 % in 2025.
- How does United Republic of Tanzania rank for 15.1.1 forest area as a proportion of total land area — value?
- United Republic of Tanzania ranks 12th out of 21 countries with data for 2025.
- Is 15.1.1 forest area as a proportion of total land area — value rising or falling in United Republic of Tanzania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this United Republic of Tanzania data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of 15.1.1 Forest area as a proportion of total land area — Value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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