Naturally regenerating forest β€” Area in Australia and New Zealand

Australia and New Zealand: Naturally regenerating forest β€” Area was 139,374 1000 ha in 2025. β–¬ Flat

Latest (2025)
139,374 1000 ha
Change on year
up 0.0%
World rank
5th
of 202 countries
All-time high
141,393 1000 ha
in 1990
All-time low
136,680 1000 ha
in 2010
Years of data
36
1990–2025

Naturally regenerating forest β€” Area in Australia and New Zealand, 1990–2025

050.0k100.0k150.0k1990200720251990: 141.4k 1000 ha1991: 141.2k 1000 ha1992: 141.0k 1000 ha1993: 140.8k 1000 ha1994: 140.5k 1000 ha1995: 140.3k 1000 ha1996: 140.1k 1000 ha1997: 139.9k 1000 ha1998: 139.7k 1000 ha1999: 139.5k 1000 ha2000: 139.2k 1000 ha2001: 139.0k 1000 ha2002: 138.7k 1000 ha2003: 138.5k 1000 ha2004: 138.2k 1000 ha2005: 138.0k 1000 ha2006: 137.7k 1000 ha2007: 137.4k 1000 ha2008: 137.2k 1000 ha2009: 136.9k 1000 ha2010: 136.7k 1000 ha2011: 137.0k 1000 ha2012: 137.2k 1000 ha2013: 137.5k 1000 ha2014: 137.8k 1000 ha2015: 138.0k 1000 ha2016: 138.2k 1000 ha2017: 138.4k 1000 ha2018: 138.6k 1000 ha2019: 138.8k 1000 ha2020: 139.0k 1000 ha2021: 139.1k 1000 ha2022: 139.2k 1000 ha2023: 139.2k 1000 ha2024: 139.3k 1000 ha2025: 139.4k 1000 ha

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 ha.

Analysis

The most recent figure for naturally regenerating forest β€” area in Australia and New Zealand is 139,374 1000 ha, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, naturally regenerating forest β€” area in Australia and New Zealand peaked at 141,393 1000 ha in 1990 and was at its lowest, 136,680 1000 ha, in 2010.

That places Australia and New Zealand 5th out of 202 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 140,428 1000 ha 139,463 1000 ha 141,393 1000 ha 10
2000s 138,093 1000 ha 136,937 1000 ha 139,248 1000 ha 10
2010s 137,836 1000 ha 136,680 1000 ha 138,847 1000 ha 10
2020s 139,210 1000 ha 139,047 1000 ha 139,374 1000 ha 6

Countries ranked near Australia and New Zealand

  1. 2 Russian Federation 811,833 1000 ha compare
  2. 3 Brazil 476,873 1000 ha compare
  3. 4 Canada 348,111 1000 ha compare
  4. 6 China 134,550 1000 ha compare
  5. 6 China, mainland 134,550 1000 ha compare
  6. 8 Australia 131,504 1000 ha compare

See the full ranking of 258 places β†’

More environment data for Australia and New Zealand

All data for Australia and New Zealand β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is naturally regenerating forest β€” area in Australia and New Zealand?
Naturally regenerating forest β€” area in Australia and New Zealand was 139,374 1000 ha in 2025, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest naturally regenerating forest β€” area recorded in Australia and New Zealand?
The highest recorded value was 141,393 1000 ha in 1990.
What is the lowest naturally regenerating forest β€” area recorded in Australia and New Zealand?
The lowest recorded value was 136,680 1000 ha in 2010.
How does Australia and New Zealand rank for naturally regenerating forest β€” area?
Australia and New Zealand ranks 5th out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
Is naturally regenerating forest β€” area rising or falling in Australia and New Zealand?
Over the last ten years it is up 1.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Australia and New Zealand data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Naturally regenerating forest β€” Area. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Naturally regenerating forest β€” Area
Unit
1000 ha
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
258 places, 8,989 data points, 1990–2025
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