Countries with the Largest Forest Area

About This Dataset

Countries ranked by total forest cover in millions of hectares. Russia has more forest than any other country on Earth, with approximately 815 million hectares of forest — representing 20% of the world's total forested land, much of it the vast boreal taiga stretching across Siberia.

✨ AI Insight

The disparity in forest area among the leading countries is striking. Russia's forest cover is more than 1.6 times that of Brazil, the second-largest, highlighting its vast boreal forests. Meanwhile, the United States, with 310 million hectares, and China, with 220 million hectares, lag significantly behind, indicating a potential imbalance in forest resources and biodiversity. The presence of extensive forest areas in these countries suggests a combination of geographic and climatic advantages, as well as historical conservation efforts, while countries like Indonesia, with only 91 million hectares, face challenges related to deforestation and land use change. This data underscores the importance of sustainable forest management to maintain these vital ecosystems.

Source: Wikipedia

Key Findings

Auto-computed highlights from this dataset

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Russia leads with 815 in All Time.

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Average value in All Time: 318 · median: 265.

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Gap in All Time: Russia is 9× larger than Indonesia.