Canada vs World: Forest area, 1000 Hectares
Canada
346,817
in 2023
World
4.04 million
in 2023
Canada rank
3rd
World rank
1st
Forest area, 1000 Hectares over time
- Canada
- World
How they compare
World currently reports 4.04 million against 346,817 in Canada, a difference of 3.70 million.
That makes World's figure about 11.7 times Canada's.
Across all 32 years both countries report, World has been ahead every year.
Canada ranks 3rd and World ranks 1st of 225 countries.
World has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Canada | World | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 348,014 | 4.19 million | 3.85 million | World |
| 2000s | 347,586 | 4.13 million | 3.79 million | World |
| 2010s | 347,140 | 4.09 million | 3.74 million | World |
| 2020s | 346,872 | 4.05 million | 3.70 million | World |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher forest area, 1000 hectares, Canada or World?
- World, at 4.04 million against 346,817 in Canada as of 2023.
- What is the difference in forest area, 1000 hectares between Canada and World?
- 3.70 million, with World ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Canada and World?
- 32 years are reported by both, from 1992 to 2023.
- How do Canada and World rank globally for forest area, 1000 hectares?
- Canada ranks 3rd and World ranks 1st of 225 countries.
- 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.