Africa vs China: Forest area, 1000 Hectares
Africa
624,671
in 2023
China
225,617
in 2023
Africa rank
8th
China rank
5th
Forest area, 1000 Hectares over time
- Africa
- China
How they compare
Africa currently reports 624,671 against 225,617 in China, a difference of 399,054.
That makes Africa's figure about 2.8 times China's.
Across all 32 years both countries report, Africa has been ahead every year.
Africa ranks 8th and China ranks 5th of 9 groups.
Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa | China | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 692,485 | 168,064 | 524,421 | Africa |
| 2000s | 666,534 | 187,625 | 478,909 | Africa |
| 2010s | 652,943 | 209,383 | 443,560 | Africa |
| 2020s | 630,652 | 222,798 | 407,855 | Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher forest area, 1000 hectares, Africa or China?
- Africa, at 624,671 against 225,617 in China as of 2023.
- What is the difference in forest area, 1000 hectares between Africa and China?
- 399,054, with Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa and China?
- 32 years are reported by both, from 1992 to 2023.
- How do Africa and China rank globally for forest area, 1000 hectares?
- Africa ranks 8th and China ranks 5th of 9 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Monetary Fund, published as Forest area, 1000 Hectares (Not Applicable). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
This dataset provides information on global climate and weather patterns, providing insights into temperature variations, land cover accounts, and shifts in mean sea levels.