Africa vs India: Forest area, 1000 Hectares
Africa
624,671
in 2023
India
72,959
in 2023
Africa rank
10th
India rank
9th
Forest area, 1000 Hectares over time
- Africa
- India
How they compare
Africa currently reports 624,671 against 72,959 in India, a difference of 551,712.
That makes Africa's figure about 8.6 times India's.
Across all 32 years both countries report, Africa has been ahead every year.
Africa ranks 10th and India ranks 9th of 11 regions.
Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa | India | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 692,485 | 65,947 | 626,538 | Africa |
| 2000s | 666,534 | 68,448 | 598,086 | Africa |
| 2010s | 652,943 | 70,695 | 582,248 | Africa |
| 2020s | 630,652 | 72,560 | 558,093 | Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher forest area, 1000 hectares, Africa or India?
- Africa, at 624,671 against 72,959 in India as of 2023.
- What is the difference in forest area, 1000 hectares between Africa and India?
- 551,712, with Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa and India?
- 32 years are reported by both, from 1992 to 2023.
- How do Africa and India rank globally for forest area, 1000 hectares?
- Africa ranks 10th and India ranks 9th 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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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.