France: Forest area, sq.km

The latest value from 2023 is 175032 sq. km, an increase from 174198 sq. km in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 207390.9 sq. km, based on data from 194 countries. Historically, the average for France from 1990 to 2023 is 159887.9 sq. km. The minimum value, 144360 sq. km, was reached in 1990 while the maximum of 175032 sq. km was recorded in 2023. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

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.