Chile: Forest area, sq.km

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 Chile

Forest area, sq. km

 Latest value 183,336.2
 Year 2021
 Measure sq. km
 Data availability 1990 - 2021
 Average 165,128.0
 Min - Max 152,460.5 - 183,336.2
 Source FAO
The latest value from 2021 is 183336.2 sq. km, an increase from 182107 sq. km in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 207903.9 sq. km, based on data from 194 countries. Historically, the average for Chile from 1990 to 2021 is 165128 sq. km. The minimum value, 152460.5 sq. km, was reached in 1990 while the maximum of 183336.2 sq. km was recorded in 2021. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Chile - Forest area, sq.km  - Recent values chart

Historical series
Chile - Forest area, sq.km  - historical chart - 1990-2021




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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 Crop production index 106.4 2022 index points
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