The planted forest area in the United Arab Emirates stood at 328.70 thousand hectares in 2023. Forecast data indicate a steady increase, growing from 329.55 thousand hectares in 2024 to 332.87 thousand hectares by 2028. Year-on-year variation shows an annual average increase of around 0.6%, reflecting gradual and consistent growth. The 5-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) also supports this trend, with an average annual increase near 0.6%.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of climate change, government policies on sustainability, and technological advancements in reforestation techniques, all of which could influence the rate of growth in the planted forest area.
