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

Latest (2024)
17 1000 ha
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
72nd
of 227 countries
All-time high
17 1000 ha
in 2022
All-time low
0 1000 ha
in 1990
Years of data
14
1990–2024

15.2.1 Forest area under an independently verified forest management in Zambia, 1990–2024

0510151990200720241990: 0 1000 ha2000: 0 1000 ha2005: 0 1000 ha2010: 0 1000 ha2015: 0 1000 ha2016: 0 1000 ha2017: 0 1000 ha2018: 0 1000 ha2019: 0 1000 ha2020: 0 1000 ha2021: 0 1000 ha2022: 17 1000 ha2023: 17 1000 ha2024: 17 1000 ha

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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 69 Suriname 21.72 1000 ha compare
  2. 70 Sri Lanka 21.53 1000 ha compare
  3. 71 Nicaragua 19.66 1000 ha compare
  4. 73 Papua New Guinea 14.77 1000 ha compare
  5. 74 Sierra Leone 11.72 1000 ha compare
  6. 75 Philippines 10.51 1000 ha compare

See the full ranking of 287 places β†’

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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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Indicator
15.2.1 Forest area under an independently verified forest management certification scheme β€” Value
Unit
1000 ha
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
287 places, 4,018 data points, 1990–2024
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