15.2.1 Forest area under an independently verified forest management in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: 15.2.1 Forest area under an independently verified forest management was 702.68 1000 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
15.2.1 Forest area under an independently verified forest management in Republic of Korea, 1990–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 ha.
Analysis
Republic of Korea recorded 702.68 1000 ha for 15.2.1 forest area under an independently verified forest management in 2024.
That represents a change of up 0.2% on the previous year and up 82.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 15.2.1 forest area under an independently verified forest management in Republic of Korea peaked at 714.54 1000 ha in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0 1000 ha, in 1990.
That places Republic of Korea 40th out of 232 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | 1000 ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 1000 ha | — |
| 2000 | 0 1000 ha | — |
| 2005 | 0 1000 ha | — |
| 2010 | 193.39 1000 ha | — |
| 2015 | 384.22 1000 ha | +98.7% |
| 2016 | 390.57 1000 ha | +1.7% |
| 2017 | 392.29 1000 ha | +0.4% |
| 2018 | 337.62 1000 ha | -13.9% |
| 2019 | 214.57 1000 ha | -36.4% |
| 2020 | 673.19 1000 ha | +213.7% |
| 2021 | 710.77 1000 ha | +5.6% |
| 2022 | 714.54 1000 ha | +0.5% |
| 2023 | 701.55 1000 ha | -1.8% |
| 2024 | 702.68 1000 ha | +0.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 1000 ha | 0 1000 ha | 0 1000 ha | 1 |
| 2000s | 0 1000 ha | 0 1000 ha | 0 1000 ha | 2 |
| 2010s | 318.78 1000 ha | 193.39 1000 ha | 392.29 1000 ha | 6 |
| 2020s | 700.55 1000 ha | 673.19 1000 ha | 714.54 1000 ha | 5 |
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- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.504 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.9 °C (2025)
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- Graphic papers — Import quantity, annual growth rate 14.16 % change on previous year (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 15.2.1 forest area under an independently verified forest management in Republic of Korea?
- 15.2.1 forest area under an independently verified forest management in Republic of Korea was 702.68 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 Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 714.54 1000 ha in 2022.
- What is the lowest 15.2.1 forest area under an independently verified forest management recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 1000 ha in 1990.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for 15.2.1 forest area under an independently verified forest management?
- Republic of Korea ranks 40th out of 232 countries with data for 2024.
- Is 15.2.1 forest area under an independently verified forest management rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 82.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Korea 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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