Countries with the Most Forest Cover (% of Land Area) (2023)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2023
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Suriname leads with forest area (%) of 94.4%.
Micronesia, Fed. Sts. ranks #2 at 92.2%.
Gabon ranks #3 at 91.2%.
Palau ranks #4 at 90.5%.
Solomon Islands ranks #5 at 90.1%.
Top 25 Countries by Forest Area (%)
| # | Country | Forest Area (%) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Suriname | 94.4% | 2023 |
| 2 |  Micronesia, Fed. Sts. | 92.2% | 2023 |
| 3 |  Gabon | 91.2% | 2023 |
| 4 |  Palau | 90.5% | 2023 |
| 5 |  Solomon Islands | 90.1% | 2023 |
| 6 |  Guyana | 87.1% | 2023 |
| 7 |  Equatorial Guinea | 86.4% | 2023 |
| 8 |  American Samoa | 85.2% | 2023 |
| 9 |  Papua New Guinea | 79.0% | 2023 |
| 10 |  Liberia | 78.1% | 2023 |
| 11 |  Finland | 73.7% | 2023 |
| 12 |  Seychelles | 73.3% | 2023 |
| 13 |  St. Vincent and the Grenadines | 73.2% | 2023 |
| 14 |  Brunei Darussalam | 72.1% | 2023 |
| 15 |  Bhutan | 71.6% | 2023 |
| 16 |  Lao PDR | 71.5% | 2023 |
| 17 |  Guinea-Bissau | 69.5% | 2023 |
| 18 |  Sweden | 68.7% | 2023 |
| 19 |  Japan | 68.4% | 2023 |
| 20 |  Congo, Rep. | 64.1% | 2023 |
| 21 |  Korea, Rep. | 64.1% | 2023 |
| 22 |  Dominica | 63.8% | 2023 |
| 23 |  Fiji | 63.5% | 2023 |
| 24 |  Timor-Leste | 61.7% | 2023 |
| 25 |  Montenegro | 61.5% | 2023 |
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FAQ
What is the highest forest area (%) in 2023?
Suriname has the highest forest area (%) at 94.4% in 2023.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 215 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the World Bank. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.