Gambia - Forest Area
Since 2014, Gambia Forest Area decreased by 2points year on year. In 2019, the country was ranked number 118 comparing other countries in Forest Area at 24.69 Percent of Land Area. Gambia is overtaken by Guinea, which was number 117 at 25.41 Percent of Land Area and is followed by Malawi with 24.34 Percent of Land Area. Suriname lead the ranking with 97.54 Percent of Land Area in 2019, that is -0points versus 2018. Guyana, Federated States of Micronesia and Gabon respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Malta recorded the best 5 years average growth at +5.4points per year, while Northern Mariana Islands was the worst growing country at -4.3points per year.
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| Date | Percent of Land Area |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 24.69 |
| 2018 | 25.11 |
| 2017 | 25.68 |
| 2016 | 26.25 |
| 2015 | 26.81 |
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How does Gambia 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 | |
| 117 |
#117
Guinea
|
25.41 % | 2019 | -0.4 % | -0.6 % | View data | |
| 118 |
#118
Gambia
|
24.69 % | 2019 | -1.7 % | -2.0 % | View data | |
| 119 |
#119
Malawi
|
24.34 % | 2019 | -1.3 % | -1.6 % | View data | |