North Korea vs South Korea: Forest area, 1000 Hectares
North Korea
5,966
in 2023
South Korea
6,257
in 2023
North Korea rank
71st
South Korea rank
68th
Forest area, 1000 Hectares over time
- North Korea
- South Korea
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 6,257 against 5,966 in North Korea, a difference of 291.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 32 shared years of data; in 1992 it was North Korea ahead.
North Korea ranks 71st and South Korea ranks 68th of 224 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, North Korea averaged higher in 1 and South Korea in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Korea | South Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6,660 | 6,510 | 150.74 | North Korea |
| 2000s | 6,359 | 6,436 | 76.79 | South Korea |
| 2010s | 6,147 | 6,342 | 194.91 | South Korea |
| 2020s | 5,998 | 6,272 | 273.65 | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher forest area, 1000 hectares, North Korea or South Korea?
- South Korea, at 6,257 against 5,966 in North Korea as of 2023.
- What is the difference in forest area, 1000 hectares between North Korea and South Korea?
- 291, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Korea and South Korea?
- 32 years are reported by both, from 1992 to 2023.
- How do North Korea and South Korea rank globally for forest area, 1000 hectares?
- North Korea ranks 71st and South Korea ranks 68th 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.