15.1.1 Forest area β Value in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo: 15.1.1 Forest area β Value was 139,189 1000 ha in 2025. βΌ Falling
15.1.1 Forest area β Value in Democratic Republic of the Congo, 1990β2025
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 ha.
Analysis
Democratic Republic of the Congo recorded 139,189 1000 ha for 15.1.1 forest area β value in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 6 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 15.1.1 forest area β value in Democratic Republic of the Congo peaked at 160,540 1000 ha in 1990 and was at its lowest, 139,189 1000 ha, in 2025.
Democratic Republic of the Congo ranks 14th of 48 regions on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 160,540 1000 ha | 160,540 1000 ha | 160,540 1000 ha | 1 |
| 2000s | 153,790 1000 ha | 153,790 1000 ha | 153,790 1000 ha | 1 |
| 2010s | 144,529 1000 ha | 142,018 1000 ha | 147,040 1000 ha | 2 |
| 2020s | 139,896 1000 ha | 139,189 1000 ha | 140,604 1000 ha | 2 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of the Congo
- 11 Angola 63,262 1000 ha compare
- 12 Colombia 59,457 1000 ha compare
- 13 Argentina 46,609 1000 ha compare
- 14 Central African Republic 45,095 1000 ha compare
- 15 Zambia 44,874 1000 ha compare
- 16 Papua New Guinea 34,029 1000 ha compare
- 17 Mozambique, Republic of 32,243 1000 ha compare
More environment data for Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.193 Β°C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.17 Β°C (2025)
- Cropland β Area per capita 0.17 ha/cap (2024)
- Country area β Area 234,541 1000 ha (2024)
- Cropland β Share in Land area 8.16 % (2024)
- Cropland β Share in Agricultural land 50.42 % (2024)
- Cropland β Area 18,510 1000 ha (2024)
- Agricultural land β Value of agricultural production (Int. $) per Area 361.16 USD_PPP/ha (2024)
- Agriculture β Area 36,710 1000 ha (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 15.1.1 forest area β value in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- 15.1.1 forest area β value in Democratic Republic of the Congo was 139,189 1000 ha in 2025, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest 15.1.1 forest area β value recorded in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 160,540 1000 ha in 1990.
- What is the lowest 15.1.1 forest area β value recorded in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 139,189 1000 ha in 2025.
- How does Democratic Republic of the Congo rank for 15.1.1 forest area β value?
- Democratic Republic of the Congo ranks 14th out of 48 regions with data for 2025.
- Is 15.1.1 forest area β value rising or falling in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of the Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of 15.1.1 Forest area β Value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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