In 2023, China led global planted forest areas with a significant share of 28.49 thousand hectares, followed by the United States (9.04) and Canada (6.29). Russia, Sweden, and India also had notable shares. Brazil experienced the highest growth rate at 3.17%, while some countries, including Indonesia and Denmark, saw declines. Overall, Europe showcased mixed trends with slight growth in countries like France and stagnation or declines in others like the Czech Republic and Bulgaria. Smaller countries such as Paraguay and Nicaragua exhibited the highest year-on-year growth rates.
Future trends to watch include China’s continuous dominance, Brazil’s strong growth momentum, and potential recovery in declining countries. Furthermore, environmental policies, reforestation initiatives, and economic factors will significantly influence these regional variations.
Top countries in Planted Forest Area Share by Country (Thousand Hectares)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 28.49 | 2023 | +1.25% | +1.31% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United States | 9.04 | 2023 | +0.64% | +0.29% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Canada | 6.29 | 2023 | +2.22% | +2.35% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Russia | 6.11 | 2023 | -0.000058% | -0.000022% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 4.65 | 2023 | +1.01% | +1.17% | View data |
| 6 | 6 India | 4.34 | 2023 | +0.36% | +0.37% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Brazil | 3.97 | 2023 | +2.89% | +3.17% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Japan | 3.3 | 2021 | 0% | -0.033% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 2.39 | 2021 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 2.38 | 2021 | 0% | 0% | View data |
