15.2.1 Forest area under an independently verified forest management in China, mainland
China, mainland: 15.2.1 Forest area under an independently verified forest management was 5,875 1000 ha in 2024. β Volatile
15.2.1 Forest area under an independently verified forest management in China, mainland, 1990β2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 ha.
Analysis
In 2024, 15.2.1 forest area under an independently verified forest management in China, mainland stood at 5,875 1000 ha.
The figure is up 17.6% on the previous year and down 17.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 15.2.1 forest area under an independently verified forest management in China, mainland peaked at 7,599 1000 ha in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0 1000 ha, in 1990.
That places China, mainland 12th out of 232 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 | 217.72 1000 ha | 0 1000 ha | 435.45 1000 ha | 2 |
| 2010s | 6,187 1000 ha | 1,378 1000 ha | 7,599 1000 ha | 6 |
| 2020s | 3,743 1000 ha | 2,316 1000 ha | 5,875 1000 ha | 5 |
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More environment data for China, mainland
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.279 Β°C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.92 Β°C (2025)
- Cropland β Share in Agricultural land 32.82 % (2024)
- Arable land β Share in Agricultural land 27.68 % (2024)
- Arable land β Area 108,466 1000 ha (2024)
- Cropland β Area per capita 0.09 ha/cap (2024)
- Agricultural land β Value of agricultural production (Int. $) per Area 2,591 USD_PPP/ha (2024)
- Agricultural land β Share in Land area 41.74 % (2024)
- Cropland β Share in Land area 13.7 % (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 15.2.1 forest area under an independently verified forest management in China, mainland?
- 15.2.1 forest area under an independently verified forest management in China, mainland was 5,875 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 China, mainland?
- The highest recorded value was 7,599 1000 ha in 2019.
- What is the lowest 15.2.1 forest area under an independently verified forest management recorded in China, mainland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 1000 ha in 1990.
- How does China, mainland rank for 15.2.1 forest area under an independently verified forest management?
- China, mainland ranks 12th out of 232 countries with data for 2024.
- Is 15.2.1 forest area under an independently verified forest management rising or falling in China, mainland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China, mainland 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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