15.2.1 Proportion of forest area within legally established protected in Germany

Germany: 15.2.1 Proportion of forest area within legally established protected was 28.92 % in 2025. β–² Rising

Latest (2025)
28.92 %
World rank
54th
of 165 countries
All-time high
28.92 %
in 2010
All-time low
18.71 %
in 2000
Years of data
5
2000–2025

15.2.1 Proportion of forest area within legally established protected in Germany, 2000–2025

01020302000201220252000: 18.7 %2010: 28.9 %2015: 28.9 %2020: 28.9 %2025: 28.9 %

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in %.

Analysis

Germany recorded 28.92 % for 15.2.1 proportion of forest area within legally established protected in 2025. That is the highest value across all 5 years on record.

The figure is unchanged over ten years.

Over the whole period, 15.2.1 proportion of forest area within legally established protected in Germany peaked at 28.92 % in 2010 and was at its lowest, 18.71 %, in 2000.

That places Germany 54th out of 165 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 18.71 % 18.71 % 18.71 % 1
2010s 28.92 % 28.92 % 28.92 % 2
2020s 28.92 % 28.92 % 28.92 % 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is 15.2.1 proportion of forest area within legally established protected in Germany?
15.2.1 proportion of forest area within legally established protected in Germany was 28.92 % in 2025, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest 15.2.1 proportion of forest area within legally established protected recorded in Germany?
The highest recorded value was 28.92 % in 2010.
What is the lowest 15.2.1 proportion of forest area within legally established protected recorded in Germany?
The lowest recorded value was 18.71 % in 2000.
How does Germany rank for 15.2.1 proportion of forest area within legally established protected?
Germany ranks 54th out of 165 countries with data for 2025.
Is 15.2.1 proportion of forest area within legally established protected rising or falling in Germany?
Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Germany 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 within legally established protected areas β€” Value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
15.2.1 Proportion of forest area within legally established protected areas β€” Value
Unit
%
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
220 places, 1,307 data points, 1990–2025
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