France: Forest area, sq.km

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 France

Forest area, sq. km

 Latest value 173,364.0
 Year 2021
 Measure sq. km
 Data availability 1990 - 2021
 Average 158,967.5
 Min - Max 144,360.0 - 173,364.0
 Source FAO
The latest value from 2021 is 173364 sq. km, an increase from 172530 sq. km in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 207903.9 sq. km, based on data from 194 countries. Historically, the average for France from 1990 to 2021 is 158967.5 sq. km. The minimum value, 144360 sq. km, was reached in 1990 while the maximum of 173364 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
France - Forest area, sq.km  - Recent values chart

Historical series
France - 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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