Forest Coverage of South Korea

64.5%

#3 of 238 Environment

Share of land area covered by forest.

Historical trend

🤖 AI summary

South Korea's Forest Coverage stands at 64.5%. That ranks 3rd of 238 countries tracked — one of the highest. It sits above the Eastern Asia average (by 68%). Since 2000 it has fallen by about 5%.

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Japan 68.4%
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Russia 49.8%
Indonesia 49.1%
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Forest Coverage of South Korea?

South Korea's Forest Coverage is 64.5% (latest available, FAO / World Bank (2021)).

How does South Korea rank for Forest Coverage?

South Korea ranks 3rd out of 238 countries.

Is South Korea's Forest Coverage rising or falling?

Since 2000, South Korea's Forest Coverage has fallen by about 5%.