China vs United States of America: Forest area, 1000 Hectares
China
225,617
in 2023
United States of America
309,795
in 2023
China rank
5th
United States of America rank
4th
Forest area, 1000 Hectares over time
- China
- United States of America
How they compare
United States of America currently reports 309,795 against 225,617 in China, a difference of 84,178.
That makes United States of America's figure about 1.4 times China's.
Across all 32 years both countries report, United States of America has been ahead every year.
China ranks 5th and United States of America ranks 4th of 225 countries.
United States of America has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | United States of America | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 168,064 | 303,047 | 134,983 | United States of America |
| 2000s | 187,625 | 305,869 | 118,244 | United States of America |
| 2010s | 209,383 | 309,592 | 100,210 | United States of America |
| 2020s | 222,798 | 309,795 | 86,998 | United States of America |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher forest area, 1000 hectares, China or United States of America?
- United States of America, at 309,795 against 225,617 in China as of 2023.
- What is the difference in forest area, 1000 hectares between China and United States of America?
- 84,178, with United States of America ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and United States of America?
- 32 years are reported by both, from 1992 to 2023.
- How do China and United States of America rank globally for forest area, 1000 hectares?
- China ranks 5th and United States of America ranks 4th 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.