South Africa vs Zimbabwe: Forest area, 1000 Hectares
South Africa
16,941
in 2023
Zimbabwe
17,306
in 2023
South Africa rank
39th
Zimbabwe rank
38th
Forest area, 1000 Hectares over time
- South Africa
- Zimbabwe
How they compare
Zimbabwe currently reports 17,306 against 16,941 in South Africa, a difference of 365.
Across all 32 years both countries report, Zimbabwe has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 39th and Zimbabwe ranks 38th of 224 countries.
Zimbabwe has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Zimbabwe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 17,942 | 18,573 | 631.4 | Zimbabwe |
| 2000s | 17,614 | 18,159 | 544.36 | Zimbabwe |
| 2010s | 17,250 | 17,698 | 447.67 | Zimbabwe |
| 2020s | 16,996 | 17,375 | 379.97 | Zimbabwe |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher forest area, 1000 hectares, South Africa or Zimbabwe?
- Zimbabwe, at 17,306 against 16,941 in South Africa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in forest area, 1000 hectares between South Africa and Zimbabwe?
- 365, with Zimbabwe ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Zimbabwe?
- 32 years are reported by both, from 1992 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and Zimbabwe rank globally for forest area, 1000 hectares?
- South Africa ranks 39th and Zimbabwe ranks 38th 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.