Burma (Myanmar): Forest area, sq.km

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 Burma (Myanmar)

Forest area, sq. km

 Latest value 279,644.7
 Year 2022
 Measure sq. km
 Data availability 1990 - 2022
 Average 330,909.9
 Min - Max 279,644.7 - 392,184.8
 Source FAO
The latest value from 2022 is 279644.7 sq. km, a decline from 282541.8 sq. km in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 210902.1 sq. km, based on data from 191 countries. Historically, the average for Burma (Myanmar) from 1990 to 2022 is 330909.9 sq. km. The minimum value, 279644.7 sq. km, was reached in 2022 while the maximum of 392184.8 sq. km was recorded in 1990. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Burma (Myanmar) - Forest area, sq.km  - Recent values chart

Historical series
Burma (Myanmar) - Forest area, sq.km  - historical chart - 1990-2022




Definition: Forest area is land under natural or planted stands of trees of at least 5 meters in situ, whether productive or not, and excludes tree stands in agricultural production systems (for example, in fruit plantations and agroforestry systems) and trees in urban parks and gardens.

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 Agricultural land 129,800 2021 sq. km.
 Crop production index 94.2 2022 index points
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