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

Philippines: 15.2.1 Above-ground biomass in forest β€” Value was 244.76 t/ha in 2025. β–² Rising

Latest (2025)
244.76 t/ha
World rank
14th
of 204 countries
All-time high
244.76 t/ha
in 2025
All-time low
207.45 t/ha
in 1990
Years of data
6
1990–2025

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

0501001502002501990200720251990: 207.4 t/ha2000: 219.2 t/ha2010: 242.8 t/ha2015: 243.7 t/ha2020: 243.2 t/ha2025: 244.8 t/ha

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

Analysis

In 2025, 15.2.1 above-ground biomass in forest β€” value in Philippines stood at 244.76 t/ha. That is the highest value across all 6 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, 15.2.1 above-ground biomass in forest β€” value in Philippines peaked at 244.76 t/ha in 2025 and was at its lowest, 207.45 t/ha, in 1990.

That places Philippines 14th out of 204 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 207.45 t/ha 207.45 t/ha 207.45 t/ha 1
2000s 219.24 t/ha 219.24 t/ha 219.24 t/ha 1
2010s 243.22 t/ha 242.79 t/ha 243.66 t/ha 2
2020s 243.99 t/ha 243.21 t/ha 244.76 t/ha 2

Countries ranked near Philippines

  1. 11 Brunei Darussalam 247 t/ha compare
  2. 12 Belize 246.25 t/ha compare
  3. 13 Mayotte 244.79 t/ha compare
  4. 15 New Zealand 241.24 t/ha compare
  5. 16 Slovenia 230.61 t/ha compare
  6. 17 Democratic Republic of the Congo 228.3 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 Philippines?
15.2.1 above-ground biomass in forest β€” value in Philippines was 244.76 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 Philippines?
The highest recorded value was 244.76 t/ha in 2025.
What is the lowest 15.2.1 above-ground biomass in forest β€” value recorded in Philippines?
The lowest recorded value was 207.45 t/ha in 1990.
How does Philippines rank for 15.2.1 above-ground biomass in forest β€” value?
Philippines ranks 14th out of 204 countries with data for 2025.
Is 15.2.1 above-ground biomass in forest β€” value rising or falling in Philippines?
Over the last ten years it is up 0.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Philippines 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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