15.1.1 Forest area — Value in United Republic of Tanzania
United Republic of Tanzania: 15.1.1 Forest area — Value was 43,400 1000 ha in 2025. ▼ Falling
15.1.1 Forest area — Value in United Republic of Tanzania, 1990–2025
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 ha.
Analysis
In 2025, 15.1.1 forest area — value in United Republic of Tanzania stood at 43,400 1000 ha. That is the lowest value across all 6 years on record.
That represents a change of down 9.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 15.1.1 forest area — value in United Republic of Tanzania peaked at 58,165 1000 ha in 1990 and was at its lowest, 43,400 1000 ha, in 2025.
That places United Republic of Tanzania 8th out of 21 regions with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
15.1.1 Forest area — Value in United Republic of Tanzania, year by year
| Year | 1000 ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 58,165 1000 ha | — |
| 2000 | 54,135 1000 ha | -6.9% |
| 2010 | 50,105 1000 ha | -7.4% |
| 2015 | 48,090 1000 ha | -4.0% |
| 2020 | 45,745 1000 ha | -4.9% |
| 2025 | 43,400 1000 ha | -5.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 58,165 1000 ha | 58,165 1000 ha | 58,165 1000 ha | 1 |
| 2000s | 54,135 1000 ha | 54,135 1000 ha | 54,135 1000 ha | 1 |
| 2010s | 49,098 1000 ha | 48,090 1000 ha | 50,105 1000 ha | 2 |
| 2020s | 44,572 1000 ha | 43,400 1000 ha | 45,745 1000 ha | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 15.1.1 forest area — value in United Republic of Tanzania?
- 15.1.1 forest area — value in United Republic of Tanzania was 43,400 1000 ha in 2025, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest 15.1.1 forest area — value recorded in United Republic of Tanzania?
- The highest recorded value was 58,165 1000 ha in 1990.
- What is the lowest 15.1.1 forest area — value recorded in United Republic of Tanzania?
- The lowest recorded value was 43,400 1000 ha in 2025.
- How does United Republic of Tanzania rank for 15.1.1 forest area — value?
- United Republic of Tanzania ranks 8th out of 21 regions with data for 2025.
- Is 15.1.1 forest area — value rising or falling in United Republic of Tanzania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.8%. 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 — Value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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