How many years of comparable data are there for Africa and Congo, Democratic Republic of the?

32 years are reported by both, from 1992 to 2023.

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.

Africa vs Congo, Democratic Republic of the: Forest area, 1000 Hectares

Africa

624,671

in 2023

Congo, Democratic Republic of the

122,851

in 2023

Africa rank

10th

Congo, Democratic Republic of the rank

7th

Forest area, 1000 Hectares over time

Africa
Congo, Democratic Republic of the

How they compare

Africa currently reports 624,671 against 122,851 in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, a difference of 501,820.

That makes Africa's figure about 5.1 times Congo, Democratic Republic of the's.

Across all 32 years both countries report, Africa has been ahead every year.

Africa ranks 10th and Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 7th of 11 regions.

Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Africa	Congo, Democratic Republic of the	Difference	Ahead
1990s	692,485	146,928	545,558	Africa
2000s	666,534	140,870	525,663	Africa
2010s	652,943	132,213	520,730	Africa
2020s	630,652	124,503	506,149	Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher forest area, 1000 hectares, Africa or Congo, Democratic Republic of the?: Africa, at 624,671 against 122,851 in Congo, Democratic Republic of the as of 2023.
What is the difference in forest area, 1000 hectares between Africa and Congo, Democratic Republic of the?: 501,820, with Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Africa and Congo, Democratic Republic of the?: 32 years are reported by both, from 1992 to 2023.
How do Africa and Congo, Democratic Republic of the rank globally for forest area, 1000 hectares?: Africa ranks 10th and Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 7th of 11 regions.
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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Indicator: Forest area, 1000 Hectares (Not Applicable)
Source: International Monetary Fund
Licence: IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage: 236 places, 7,520 data points, 1992–2023
Last refreshed: 18 August 2026

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