15.2.1 Forest area under an independently verified forest management in Eastern Asia and South-eastern Asia
Eastern Asia and South-eastern Asia: 15.2.1 Forest area under an independently verified forest management was 24,512 1000 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
15.2.1 Forest area under an independently verified forest management in Eastern Asia and South-eastern Asia, 1990–2024
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 Eastern Asia and South-eastern Asia stood at 24,512 1000 ha. That is the highest value across all 14 years on record.
That represents a change of up 9.5% on the previous year and up 40.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 15.2.1 forest area under an independently verified forest management in Eastern Asia and South-eastern Asia peaked at 24,512 1000 ha in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0 1000 ha, in 1990.
Eastern Asia and South-eastern Asia ranks 8th of 33 groups on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
15.2.1 Forest area under an independently verified forest management in Eastern Asia and South-eastern Asia, year by year
| Year | 1000 ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 1000 ha | — |
| 2000 | 272.42 1000 ha | — |
| 2005 | 872.69 1000 ha | +220.3% |
| 2010 | 8,435 1000 ha | +866.5% |
| 2015 | 17,427 1000 ha | +106.6% |
| 2016 | 18,413 1000 ha | +5.7% |
| 2017 | 20,471 1000 ha | +11.2% |
| 2018 | 22,285 1000 ha | +8.9% |
| 2019 | 21,264 1000 ha | -4.6% |
| 2020 | 18,982 1000 ha | -10.7% |
| 2021 | 18,637 1000 ha | -1.8% |
| 2022 | 18,650 1000 ha | +0.1% |
| 2023 | 22,393 1000 ha | +20.1% |
| 2024 | 24,512 1000 ha | +9.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 1000 ha | 0 1000 ha | 0 1000 ha | 1 |
| 2000s | 572.56 1000 ha | 272.42 1000 ha | 872.69 1000 ha | 2 |
| 2010s | 18,049 1000 ha | 8,435 1000 ha | 22,285 1000 ha | 6 |
| 2020s | 20,635 1000 ha | 18,637 1000 ha | 24,512 1000 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Eastern Asia and South-eastern Asia
- 5 Australia 17,321 1000 ha compare
- 6 Brazil 9,917 1000 ha compare
- 6 Viet Nam 510.74 1000 ha compare
- 7 Germany 9,094 1000 ha compare
- 8 Indonesia 7,829 1000 ha compare
- 9 Poland 7,268 1000 ha compare
- 10 Norway 7,256 1000 ha compare
- 11 Democratic Republic of the Congo 0 1000 ha
- 11 Malaysia 6,798 1000 ha compare
- 11 Timor-Leste 0 1000 ha
More environment data for Eastern Asia and South-eastern Asia
- Percentage of population using at least basic drinking water services 95 % (2024)
- Percentage of population using safely managed drinking water services 75 % (2024)
- 6.4.1 Water Use Efficiency (Industries) — Value 60.77 USD/m3 (2023)
- 6.4.1 Water Use Efficiency (Services (G to T)) — Value 86.32 USD/m3 (2023)
- 6.4.2 Level of water stress (No breakdown) — Value 30.33 % (2023)
- 6.4.2 Level of water stress (Agriculture (ISIC4 A01 A0210 A0322)) 21.91 % (2023)
- 6.4.2 Level of water stress (Services (G to T)) — Value 4.71 % (2023)
- 6.4.2 Level of water stress (Industries) — Value 3.72 % (2023)
- 6.4.1 Water Use Efficiency (No breakdown) — Value 21.7 USD/m3 (2023)
- 6.4.1 Water Use Efficiency (Agriculture (ISIC4 A01 A0210 A0322)) 1.18 USD/m3 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 15.2.1 forest area under an independently verified forest management in Eastern Asia and South-eastern Asia?
- 15.2.1 forest area under an independently verified forest management in Eastern Asia and South-eastern Asia was 24,512 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 Eastern Asia and South-eastern Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 24,512 1000 ha in 2024.
- What is the lowest 15.2.1 forest area under an independently verified forest management recorded in Eastern Asia and South-eastern Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 1000 ha in 1990.
- How does Eastern Asia and South-eastern Asia rank for 15.2.1 forest area under an independently verified forest management?
- Eastern Asia and South-eastern Asia ranks 8th out of 33 groups with data for 2024.
- Is 15.2.1 forest area under an independently verified forest management rising or falling in Eastern Asia and South-eastern Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 40.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eastern Asia and South-eastern Asia 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 — Value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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