Gabon - Primary Forest Area
Since 2014, Gabon Primary Forest Area decreased by 1.6points year on year. At 52.98 Percent of Forest Area in 2019, the country was ranked number 19 comparing other countries in Primary Forest Area. Gabon is overtaken by South Korea, which was number 18 at 55.3 Percent of Forest Area and is followed by New Caledonia with 51.37 Percent of Forest Area. Mongolia lead the ranking with 99.99 Percent of Forest Area in 2019, that is stable compared to 2018. Ecuador, Venezuela and French Guiana respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Costa Rica recorded the best 5 years average growth at +1.8points per year, while Nigeria recorded the worst performance at -41.3points per year.
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| Date | Percent of Forest Area |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 52.98 |
| 2018 | 54.07 |
| 2017 | 55.67 |
| 2016 | 55.67 |
| 2015 | 55.67 |
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How does Gabon rank in Primary Forest Area?
| # | 119 Countries | Percent of Forest Area | Last | YoY | 5‑years CAGR | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
#1
Mongolia
|
99.99 % | 2019 | +0.0 % | +0.0 % | View data | |
| 2 |
#2
Ecuador
|
99.37 % | 2019 | +0.0 % | +0.0 % | View data | |
| 18 |
#18
South Korea
|
55.30 % | 2019 | -0.5 % | -0.3 % | View data | |
| 19 |
#19
Gabon
|
52.98 % | 2019 | -2.0 % | -1.6 % | View data | |
| 20 |
#20
New Caledonia
|
51.37 % | 2018 | +0.0 % | +0.0 % | View data | |