Above-ground biomass in forest in Malaysia

Malaysia: Above-ground biomass in forest was 209.02 t per ha in 2025. β–¬ Flat

Latest (2025)
209.02 t per ha
World rank
26th
of 184 countries
All-time high
213.78 t per ha
in 1990
All-time low
196.29 t per ha
in 2010
Years of data
6
1990–2025

Above-ground biomass in forest in Malaysia, 1990–2025

0501001502001990200720251990: 213.8 t per ha2000: 205.1 t per ha2010: 196.3 t per ha2015: 209.9 t per ha2020: 209.4 t per ha2025: 209 t per ha

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in t per ha.

Analysis

In 2025, above-ground biomass in forest in Malaysia stood at 209.02 t per ha.

The figure is down 0.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, above-ground biomass in forest in Malaysia peaked at 213.78 t per ha in 1990 and was at its lowest, 196.29 t per ha, in 2010.

That places Malaysia 26th out of 184 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 213.78 t per ha 213.78 t per ha 213.78 t per ha 1
2000s 205.13 t per ha 205.13 t per ha 205.13 t per ha 1
2010s 203.09 t per ha 196.29 t per ha 209.9 t per ha 2
2020s 209.23 t per ha 209.02 t per ha 209.43 t per ha 2

Countries ranked near Malaysia

  1. 23 Palau 213.28 t per ha compare
  2. 24 Dominica 210.46 t per ha compare
  3. 25 British Virgin Islands 209.63 t per ha compare
  4. 26 Niue 111.82 t per ha compare
  5. 27 Fiji 205.97 t per ha compare
  6. 28 Congo 205.5 t per ha compare
  7. 29 Colombia 202.98 t per ha compare
  8. 29 Cook Islands 107.12 t per ha compare

See the full ranking of 242 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is above-ground biomass in forest in Malaysia?
Above-ground biomass in forest in Malaysia was 209.02 t per ha in 2025, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest above-ground biomass in forest recorded in Malaysia?
The highest recorded value was 213.78 t per ha in 1990.
What is the lowest above-ground biomass in forest recorded in Malaysia?
The lowest recorded value was 196.29 t per ha in 2010.
How does Malaysia rank for above-ground biomass in forest?
Malaysia ranks 26th out of 184 countries with data for 2025.
Is above-ground biomass in forest rising or falling in Malaysia?
Over the last ten years it is down 0.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Malaysia data come from?
The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Above-ground biomass in forest (tonnes per hectare). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Above-ground biomass in forest (tonnes per hectare)
Unit
t per ha
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
242 places, 1,451 data points, 1990–2025
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