Japan - Primary Forest Area
Since 2014, Japan Primary Forest Area jumped by 0.4points year on year. In 2019, the country was ranked number 54 among other countries in Primary Forest Area with 19.93 Percent of Forest Area. Japan is overtaken by New Zealand, which was number 53 at 21.29 Percent of Forest Area and is followed by Niger with 19.62 Percent of Forest Area. Mongolia topped the ranking with 99.99 Percent of Forest Area in 2019, 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 witnessed the worst performance at -41.3points per year.
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| Date | Percent of Forest Area |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 19.93 |
| 2018 | 19.82 |
| 2017 | 19.65 |
| 2016 | 19.65 |
| 2015 | 19.65 |
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How does Japan 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 | |
| 53 |
#53
New Zealand
|
21.29 % | 2019 | +0.0 % | +0.0 % | View data | |
| 54 |
#54
Japan
|
19.93 % | 2019 | +0.6 % | +0.4 % | View data | |
| 55 |
#55
Niger
|
19.62 % | 2019 | +0.8 % | +0.6 % | View data | |