United States vs World: Forest area, 1000 Hectares
United States
309,795
in 2023
World
4.04 million
in 2023
United States rank
4th
World rank
1st
Forest area, 1000 Hectares over time
- United States
- World
How they compare
World currently reports 4.04 million against 309,795 in United States, a difference of 3.73 million.
That makes World's figure about 13.1 times United States's.
Across all 32 years both countries report, World has been ahead every year.
United States ranks 4th and World ranks 1st of 225 countries.
World has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | United States | World | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 303,047 | 4.19 million | 3.89 million | World |
| 2000s | 305,869 | 4.13 million | 3.83 million | World |
| 2010s | 309,592 | 4.09 million | 3.78 million | World |
| 2020s | 309,795 | 4.05 million | 3.74 million | World |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher forest area, 1000 hectares, United States or World?
- World, at 4.04 million against 309,795 in United States as of 2023.
- What is the difference in forest area, 1000 hectares between United States and World?
- 3.73 million, with World ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for United States and World?
- 32 years are reported by both, from 1992 to 2023.
- How do United States and World rank globally for forest area, 1000 hectares?
- United States ranks 4th and World ranks 1st 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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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.