15.2.1 Forest area under an independently verified forest management in Zambia
Zambia: 15.2.1 Forest area under an independently verified forest management was 17 1000 ha in 2024. β Volatile
15.2.1 Forest area under an independently verified forest management in Zambia, 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 Zambia stood at 17 1000 ha. That is the highest value across all 14 years on record.
Over the whole period, 15.2.1 forest area under an independently verified forest management in Zambia peaked at 17 1000 ha in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0 1000 ha, in 1990.
That places Zambia 72nd out of 227 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
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 | 0 1000 ha | 0 1000 ha | 0 1000 ha | 2 |
| 2010s | 0 1000 ha | 0 1000 ha | 0 1000 ha | 6 |
| 2020s | 10.2 1000 ha | 0 1000 ha | 17 1000 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
- 69 Suriname 21.72 1000 ha compare
- 70 Sri Lanka 21.53 1000 ha compare
- 71 Nicaragua 19.66 1000 ha compare
- 73 Papua New Guinea 14.77 1000 ha compare
- 74 Sierra Leone 11.72 1000 ha compare
- 75 Philippines 10.51 1000 ha compare
More environment data for Zambia
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.265 Β°C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.11 Β°C (2025)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β Import value 952 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified β Import quantity 292 t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard β Export value 128 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard β Export quantity 86 t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard β Import value 52,192 1000 USD (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard β Import quantity 51,634 t (2024)
- Printing and writing papers β Import value 16,320 1000 USD (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 15.2.1 forest area under an independently verified forest management in Zambia?
- 15.2.1 forest area under an independently verified forest management in Zambia was 17 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 Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 17 1000 ha in 2022.
- What is the lowest 15.2.1 forest area under an independently verified forest management recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 1000 ha in 1990.
- How does Zambia rank for 15.2.1 forest area under an independently verified forest management?
- Zambia ranks 72nd out of 227 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Zambia 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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