Net Forest conversion — Area in South Africa

South Africa: Net Forest conversion — Area was 0 1000 ha in 2025. ▬ Flat

Latest (2025)
0 1000 ha
Rank
33rd
of 36 groups
All-time high
0 1000 ha
in 1990
All-time low
0 1000 ha
in 1990
Years of data
36
1990–2025

Net Forest conversion — Area in South Africa, 1990–2025

00.20.40.60.811990200720251990: 0 1000 ha1991: 0 1000 ha1992: 0 1000 ha1993: 0 1000 ha1994: 0 1000 ha1995: 0 1000 ha1996: 0 1000 ha1997: 0 1000 ha1998: 0 1000 ha1999: 0 1000 ha2000: 0 1000 ha2001: 0 1000 ha2002: 0 1000 ha2003: 0 1000 ha2004: 0 1000 ha2005: 0 1000 ha2006: 0 1000 ha2007: 0 1000 ha2008: 0 1000 ha2009: 0 1000 ha2010: 0 1000 ha2011: 0 1000 ha2012: 0 1000 ha2013: 0 1000 ha2014: 0 1000 ha2015: 0 1000 ha2016: 0 1000 ha2017: 0 1000 ha2018: 0 1000 ha2019: 0 1000 ha2020: 0 1000 ha2021: 0 1000 ha2022: 0 1000 ha2023: 0 1000 ha2024: 0 1000 ha2025: 0 1000 ha

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 ha.

Analysis

The most recent figure for net forest conversion — area in South Africa is 0 1000 ha, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 36 years on record.

Over the whole period, net forest conversion — area in South Africa peaked at 0 1000 ha in 1990 and was at its lowest, 0 1000 ha, in 1990.

That places South Africa 33rd out of 36 groups with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 0 1000 ha 0 1000 ha 0 1000 ha 10
2000s 0 1000 ha 0 1000 ha 0 1000 ha 10
2010s 0 1000 ha 0 1000 ha 0 1000 ha 10
2020s 0 1000 ha 0 1000 ha 0 1000 ha 6

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 30 Lao People's Democratic Republic 62.67 1000 ha compare
  2. 31 Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) 60.11 1000 ha compare
  3. 32 Sweden 54.2 1000 ha compare
  4. 33 Réunion 0 1000 ha compare
  5. 33 Zimbabwe 53 1000 ha compare
  6. 34 Honduras 52.23 1000 ha compare
  7. 35 Romania 43.73 1000 ha compare
  8. 36 Malawi 42 1000 ha compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is net forest conversion — area in South Africa?
Net forest conversion — area in South Africa was 0 1000 ha in 2025, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest net forest conversion — area recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 0 1000 ha in 1990.
What is the lowest net forest conversion — area recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 0 1000 ha in 1990.
How does South Africa rank for net forest conversion — area?
South Africa ranks 33rd out of 36 groups with data for 2025.
Where does this South Africa data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Net Forest conversion — Area. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Net Forest conversion — Area
Unit
1000 ha
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
275 places, 9,600 data points, 1990–2025
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