Jamaica - Forest Area
Since 2014, Jamaica Forest Area grew 0.6points year on year. At 54.62 Percent of Land Area in 2019, the country was ranked number 42 comparing other countries in Forest Area. Jamaica is overtaken by Latvia, which was ranked number 41 at 54.91 Percent of Land Area and is followed by Angola at 54.01 Percent of Land Area. Suriname ranked the highest with 97.54 Percent of Land Area in 2019, a decrease 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 | 54.62 |
| 2018 | 54.40 |
| 2017 | 54.04 |
| 2016 | 53.68 |
| 2015 | 53.32 |
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How does Jamaica 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 | |
| 41 |
#41
Latvia
|
54.91 % | 2019 | +0.2 % | +0.1 % | View data | |
| 42 |
#42
Jamaica
|
54.62 % | 2019 | +0.4 % | +0.6 % | View data | |
| 43 |
#43
Angola
|
54.01 % | 2019 | -0.6 % | -0.8 % | View data | |