Countries with the most forest area in 2025
How is the world's forest area distributed across the globe? A new report breaks down the statistics behind our most critical natural resource. | Illustration: Ashrafun Naher Ananna/TBS Creative
In 2025, the total global forest area amounted to 4.14 billion hectares, accounting for 32% of the world's total land area. Meanwhile, Bangladesh has only 1.9 million hectares of forest, representing just 0.05% of the global forest area.
This infographic displays the projected top six countries with the most forest area in 2025, with Russia leading at 833 million hectares, or 20% of the global share.
Source: Global Forest Resources Assessment 2025, FAO
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