South Asia - Forest Area (% Of Land Area)

Forest area (% of land area) in South Asia was reported at 25.51 % in 2022, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. South Asia - Forest area (% of land area) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.



South Asia - Forest Area (% Of Land Area)
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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