Burkina Faso - Forest Area
Since 2014, Burkina Faso Forest Area fell by 0.7points year on year. At 22.95 Percent of Land Area in 2019, the country was ranked number 126 among other countries in Forest Area. Burkina Faso is overtaken by China, which was ranked number 125 at 23.11 Percent of Land Area and is followed by Belgium at 22.77 Percent of Land Area. Suriname lead the ranking with 97.54 Percent of Land Area in 2019, a fall of 0points compared to 2018. Guyana, Federated States of Micronesia and Gabon respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Malta witnessed the best average annual growth at +5.4points per year, while Northern Mariana Islands recorded the worst performance at -4.3points per year.
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| Date | Percent of Land Area |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 22.95 |
| 2018 | 23.09 |
| 2017 | 23.27 |
| 2016 | 23.45 |
| 2015 | 23.63 |
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How does Burkina Faso rank in Forest Area?
| # | 203 Countries | Percent of Land Area | Last | YoY | 5‑years CAGR | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
#1
Suriname
|
97.54 % | 2019 | -0.0 % | -0.1 % | View data | |
| 2 |
#2
Guyana
|
93.61 % | 2019 | -0.0 % | -0.1 % | View data | |
| 125 |
#125
China
|
23.11 % | 2019 | +0.8 % | +0.9 % | View data | |
| 126 |
#126
Burkina Faso
|
22.95 % | 2019 | -0.6 % | -0.7 % | View data | |
| 127 |
#127
Belgium
|
22.77 % | 2019 | +0.0 % | +0.0 % | View data | |