Malaysia vs Nigeria: Forest area, 1000 Hectares

Malaysia
18,964
in 2023
Nigeria
21,137
in 2023
Malaysia rank
32nd
Nigeria rank
29th

Forest area, 1000 Hectares over time

  • Malaysia
  • Nigeria
010.0k20.0k30.0k199220072023

How they compare

Nigeria currently reports 21,137 against 18,964 in Malaysia, a difference of 2,173.

That makes Nigeria's figure about 1.1 times Malaysia's.

Across all 32 years both countries report, Nigeria has been ahead every year.

Malaysia ranks 32nd and Nigeria ranks 29th of 225 countries.

Nigeria has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Malaysia Nigeria Difference Ahead
1990s 20,109 25,628 5,519 Nigeria
2000s 19,357 24,158 4,801 Nigeria
2010s 19,219 22,525 3,306 Nigeria
2020s 19,039 21,382 2,343 Nigeria

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher forest area, 1000 hectares, Malaysia or Nigeria?
Nigeria, at 21,137 against 18,964 in Malaysia as of 2023.
What is the difference in forest area, 1000 hectares between Malaysia and Nigeria?
2,173, with Nigeria ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Malaysia and Nigeria?
32 years are reported by both, from 1992 to 2023.
How do Malaysia and Nigeria rank globally for forest area, 1000 hectares?
Malaysia ranks 32nd and Nigeria ranks 29th 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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Indicator
Forest area, 1000 Hectares (Not Applicable)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
236 places, 7,520 data points, 1992–2023
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