15.2.1 Proportion of forest area with a long-term management plan in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: 15.2.1 Proportion of forest area with a long-term management plan was 42.35 % in 2025. ▼ Falling
15.2.1 Proportion of forest area with a long-term management plan in Republic of Korea, 1990–2025
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2025, 15.2.1 proportion of forest area with a long-term management plan in Republic of Korea stood at 42.35 %. That is the lowest value across all 6 years on record.
The figure is down 18.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 15.2.1 proportion of forest area with a long-term management plan in Republic of Korea peaked at 59.02 % in 2000 and was at its lowest, 42.35 %, in 2025.
Republic of Korea ranks 61st of 105 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
15.2.1 Proportion of forest area with a long-term management plan in Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 58.97 % | — |
| 2000 | 59.02 % | +0.1% |
| 2010 | 50.1 % | -15.1% |
| 2015 | 51.73 % | +3.3% |
| 2020 | 47.04 % | -9.1% |
| 2025 | 42.35 % | -10.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 58.97 % | 58.97 % | 58.97 % | 1 |
| 2000s | 59.02 % | 59.02 % | 59.02 % | 1 |
| 2010s | 50.91 % | 50.1 % | 51.73 % | 2 |
| 2020s | 44.7 % | 42.35 % | 47.04 % | 2 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Korea
More environment data for Republic of Korea
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Temperature change 1.9 °C (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.504 °C (2025)
- Cropland — Area 1,505 1000 ha (2024)
- Inland waters — Area 286 1000 ha (2024)
- Land area equipped for irrigation — Area 707.4 1000 ha (2024)
- Land area equipped for irrigation — Share in Cropland 47 % (2024)
- Agricultural land — Value of agricultural production (Int. $) per Area 9,980 USD_PPP/ha (2024)
- Arable land — Area 1,302 1000 ha (2024)
- Cropland — Area per capita 0.03 ha/cap (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 15.2.1 proportion of forest area with a long-term management plan in Republic of Korea?
- 15.2.1 proportion of forest area with a long-term management plan in Republic of Korea was 42.35 % in 2025, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest 15.2.1 proportion of forest area with a long-term management plan recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 59.02 % in 2000.
- What is the lowest 15.2.1 proportion of forest area with a long-term management plan recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 42.35 % in 2025.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for 15.2.1 proportion of forest area with a long-term management plan?
- Republic of Korea ranks 61st out of 105 countries with data for 2025.
- Is 15.2.1 proportion of forest area with a long-term management plan rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- 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 Proportion of forest area with a long-term management plan — Value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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