15.2.1 Above-ground biomass in forest — Value in Iraq
Iraq: 15.2.1 Above-ground biomass in forest — Value was 31.58 t/ha in 2025. ▼ Falling
15.2.1 Above-ground biomass in forest — Value in Iraq, 1990–2025
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t/ha.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 15.2.1 above-ground biomass in forest — value in Iraq is 31.58 t/ha, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 48.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 15.2.1 above-ground biomass in forest — value in Iraq peaked at 60.85 t/ha in 2015 and was at its lowest, 29.22 t/ha, in 2020.
Iraq ranks 180th of 188 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
15.2.1 Above-ground biomass in forest — Value in Iraq, year by year
| Year | t/ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 57.08 t/ha | — |
| 2000 | 57.09 t/ha | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 57.11 t/ha | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 60.85 t/ha | +6.5% |
| 2020 | 29.22 t/ha | -52.0% |
| 2025 | 31.58 t/ha | +8.1% |
Iraq compared with similar countries
- Iraq's 31.58 t/ha is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 154.35 t/ha, 20% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Iraq's 31.58 t/ha is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 54.92 t/ha, 58% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 57.08 t/ha | 57.08 t/ha | 57.08 t/ha | 1 |
| 2000s | 57.09 t/ha | 57.09 t/ha | 57.09 t/ha | 1 |
| 2010s | 58.98 t/ha | 57.11 t/ha | 60.85 t/ha | 2 |
| 2020s | 30.4 t/ha | 29.22 t/ha | 31.58 t/ha | 2 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
More environment data for Iraq
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -38.03 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -26.27 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.549 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.99 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate 6.65 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 15.2.1 above-ground biomass in forest — value in Iraq?
- 15.2.1 above-ground biomass in forest — value in Iraq was 31.58 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 — value recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 60.85 t/ha in 2015.
- What is the lowest 15.2.1 above-ground biomass in forest — value recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 29.22 t/ha in 2020.
- How does Iraq rank for 15.2.1 above-ground biomass in forest — value?
- Iraq ranks 180th out of 188 countries with data for 2025.
- Is 15.2.1 above-ground biomass in forest — value rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is down 48.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Iraq 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 — Value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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