Laos vs South Africa: Forest area, 1000 Hectares
Laos
16,492
in 2023
South Africa
16,941
in 2023
Laos rank
41st
South Africa rank
39th
Forest area, 1000 Hectares over time
- Laos
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 16,941 against 16,492 in Laos, a difference of 449.
Across all 32 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Laos ranks 41st and South Africa ranks 39th of 224 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Laos | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 17,613 | 17,942 | 328.8 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 17,207 | 17,614 | 407.32 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 16,785 | 17,250 | 465.05 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 16,544 | 16,996 | 451.75 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher forest area, 1000 hectares, Laos or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 16,941 against 16,492 in Laos as of 2023.
- What is the difference in forest area, 1000 hectares between Laos and South Africa?
- 449, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Laos and South Africa?
- 32 years are reported by both, from 1992 to 2023.
- How do Laos and South Africa rank globally for forest area, 1000 hectares?
- Laos ranks 41st 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.