15.2.1 Above-ground biomass in forest β€” Value in Germany

Germany: 15.2.1 Above-ground biomass in forest β€” Value was 178.51 t/ha in 2025. β–² Rising

Latest (2025)
178.51 t/ha
World rank
49th
of 204 countries
All-time high
179.41 t/ha
in 2015
All-time low
132.41 t/ha
in 1990
Years of data
6
1990–2025

15.2.1 Above-ground biomass in forest β€” Value in Germany, 1990–2025

0501001502001990200720251990: 132.4 t/ha2000: 158.2 t/ha2010: 169 t/ha2015: 179.4 t/ha2020: 179 t/ha2025: 178.5 t/ha

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t/ha.

Analysis

Germany recorded 178.51 t/ha for 15.2.1 above-ground biomass in forest β€” value in 2025.

The figure is down 0.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, 15.2.1 above-ground biomass in forest β€” value in Germany peaked at 179.41 t/ha in 2015 and was at its lowest, 132.41 t/ha, in 1990.

That places Germany 49th out of 204 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 132.41 t/ha 132.41 t/ha 132.41 t/ha 1
2000s 158.21 t/ha 158.21 t/ha 158.21 t/ha 1
2010s 174.22 t/ha 169.03 t/ha 179.41 t/ha 2
2020s 178.77 t/ha 178.51 t/ha 179.03 t/ha 2

Countries ranked near Germany

  1. 46 Serbia 179.82 t/ha compare
  2. 47 Croatia 179.1 t/ha compare
  3. 48 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) 179.03 t/ha compare
  4. 50 Bulgaria 178.16 t/ha compare
  5. 51 Ecuador 177.02 t/ha compare
  6. 52 Georgia 175.66 t/ha compare

See the full ranking of 242 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is 15.2.1 above-ground biomass in forest β€” value in Germany?
15.2.1 above-ground biomass in forest β€” value in Germany was 178.51 t/ha in 2025, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest 15.2.1 above-ground biomass in forest β€” value recorded in Germany?
The highest recorded value was 179.41 t/ha in 2015.
What is the lowest 15.2.1 above-ground biomass in forest β€” value recorded in Germany?
The lowest recorded value was 132.41 t/ha in 1990.
How does Germany rank for 15.2.1 above-ground biomass in forest β€” value?
Germany ranks 49th out of 204 countries with data for 2025.
Is 15.2.1 above-ground biomass in forest β€” value rising or falling in Germany?
Over the last ten years it is down 0.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Germany data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of 15.2.1 Above-ground biomass in forest β€” Value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
15.2.1 Above-ground biomass in forest β€” Value
Unit
t/ha
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
242 places, 1,451 data points, 1990–2025
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