15.2.1 Forest area under an independently verified forest management in United Republic of Tanzania
United Republic of Tanzania: 15.2.1 Forest area under an independently verified forest management was 40.62 1000 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
15.2.1 Forest area under an independently verified forest management in United Republic of Tanzania, 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 United Republic of Tanzania stood at 40.62 1000 ha.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 85.9% on the previous year and down 71.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 15.2.1 forest area under an independently verified forest management in United Republic of Tanzania peaked at 288.29 1000 ha in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0 1000 ha, in 1990.
United Republic of Tanzania ranks 9th of 22 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
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 United Republic of Tanzania, year by year
| Year | 1000 ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 1000 ha | — |
| 2000 | 0 1000 ha | — |
| 2005 | 0 1000 ha | — |
| 2010 | 20.8 1000 ha | — |
| 2015 | 142.73 1000 ha | +586.2% |
| 2016 | 172.05 1000 ha | +20.5% |
| 2017 | 183.7 1000 ha | +6.8% |
| 2018 | 221.75 1000 ha | +20.7% |
| 2019 | 216.32 1000 ha | -2.4% |
| 2020 | 227.69 1000 ha | +5.3% |
| 2021 | 227.69 1000 ha | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 245.8 1000 ha | +8.0% |
| 2023 | 288.29 1000 ha | +17.3% |
| 2024 | 40.62 1000 ha | -85.9% |
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 | 159.56 1000 ha | 20.8 1000 ha | 221.75 1000 ha | 6 |
| 2020s | 206.02 1000 ha | 40.62 1000 ha | 288.29 1000 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Republic of Tanzania
- 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
- 8 Melanesia 136.95 1000 ha compare
- 9 Poland 7,268 1000 ha compare
- 10 Lao People's Democratic Republic 31.76 1000 ha compare
- 10 Norway 7,256 1000 ha compare
- 11 Democratic People's Republic of Korea 0 1000 ha
- 11 Democratic Republic of the Congo 0 1000 ha
- 11 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 0 1000 ha
- 11 Malaysia 6,798 1000 ha compare
- 11 Micronesia (Federated States of) 0 1000 ha
- 11 Republic of Moldova 0 1000 ha
- 11 Syrian Arab Republic 0 1000 ha
- 11 Timor-Leste 0 1000 ha
- 11 Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) 0 1000 ha compare
- 11 Wallis and Futuna Islands 0 1000 ha
- 11 Micronesia 0 1000 ha
- 11 Polynesia 0 1000 ha
- 12 China, mainland 5,875 1000 ha compare
More environment data for United Republic of Tanzania
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Temperature change 1.06 °C (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.253 °C (2025)
- Newsprint — Import quantity, gaps filled 16,168 t (2024)
- Total fibre furnish — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value 23.24 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import 13.1 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Import value, annual growth rate 23.17 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity, annual growth rate 26.75 % change on previous year (2024)
- Printing and writing papers — Import quantity, annual growth rate 24.67 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 15.2.1 forest area under an independently verified forest management in United Republic of Tanzania?
- 15.2.1 forest area under an independently verified forest management in United Republic of Tanzania was 40.62 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 United Republic of Tanzania?
- The highest recorded value was 288.29 1000 ha in 2023.
- What is the lowest 15.2.1 forest area under an independently verified forest management recorded in United Republic of Tanzania?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 1000 ha in 1990.
- How does United Republic of Tanzania rank for 15.2.1 forest area under an independently verified forest management?
- United Republic of Tanzania ranks 9th out of 22 countries with data for 2024.
- Is 15.2.1 forest area under an independently verified forest management rising or falling in United Republic of Tanzania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 71.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Republic of Tanzania 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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