France vs South Africa: Forest area, 1000 Hectares
France
17,503
in 2023
South Africa
16,941
in 2023
France rank
37th
South Africa rank
39th
Forest area, 1000 Hectares over time
- France
- South Africa
How they compare
France currently reports 17,503 against 16,941 in South Africa, a difference of 562.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 32 shared years of data; in 1992 it was South Africa ahead.
France ranks 37th and South Africa ranks 39th of 224 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, France averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 14,905 | 17,942 | 3,037 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 15,797 | 17,614 | 1,817 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 16,794 | 17,250 | 456 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 17,378 | 16,996 | 382.6 | France |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher forest area, 1000 hectares, France or South Africa?
- France, at 17,503 against 16,941 in South Africa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in forest area, 1000 hectares between France and South Africa?
- 562, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and South Africa?
- 32 years are reported by both, from 1992 to 2023.
- How do France and South Africa rank globally for forest area, 1000 hectares?
- France ranks 37th and South Africa ranks 39th of 224 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.