15.2.1 Forest area under an independently verified forest management in Australia
Australia: 15.2.1 Forest area under an independently verified forest management was 17,321 1000 ha in 2024. β Volatile
15.2.1 Forest area under an independently verified forest management in Australia, 1990β2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 ha.
Analysis
Australia recorded 17,321 1000 ha for 15.2.1 forest area under an independently verified forest management in 2024.
The figure is down 15.7% on the previous year and up 63.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 15.2.1 forest area under an independently verified forest management in Australia peaked at 26,775 1000 ha in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0 1000 ha, in 1990.
That places Australia 5th out of 249 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 1000 ha | 0 1000 ha | 0 1000 ha | 1 |
| 2000s | 2,839 1000 ha | 0 1000 ha | 5,677 1000 ha | 2 |
| 2010s | 15,423 1000 ha | 8,899 1000 ha | 26,775 1000 ha | 6 |
| 2020s | 17,091 1000 ha | 11,422 1000 ha | 20,550 1000 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Australia
More environment data for Australia
- Standard Deviation 0.345 Β°C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.4 Β°C (2025)
- Recovered paper β Production 2.63 million t (2024)
- Total fibre furnish β Production 3.61 million t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β Import value 51,999 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β Import quantity 4,000 t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard β Export value 450,829 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard β Export quantity 806,085 t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard β Import value 587,995 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard β Import quantity 484,839 t (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 15.2.1 forest area under an independently verified forest management in Australia?
- 15.2.1 forest area under an independently verified forest management in Australia was 17,321 1000 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest 15.2.1 forest area under an independently verified forest management recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 26,775 1000 ha in 2016.
- What is the lowest 15.2.1 forest area under an independently verified forest management recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 1000 ha in 1990.
- How does Australia rank for 15.2.1 forest area under an independently verified forest management?
- Australia ranks 5th out of 249 countries with data for 2024.
- Is 15.2.1 forest area under an independently verified forest management rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 63.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Australia data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of 15.2.1 Forest area under an independently verified forest management certification scheme β Value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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