Rwanda - Primary Forest Area
Since 2014, Rwanda Primary Forest Area decreased by 1points year on year. At 1.41 Percent of Forest Area in 2019, the country was ranked number 100 comparing other countries in Primary Forest Area. Rwanda is overtaken by El Salvador, which was number 99 at 1.85 Percent of Forest Area and is followed by Norway with 1.32 Percent of Forest Area. Mongolia ranked the highest with 99.99 Percent of Forest Area in 2019, that is stable versus 2018. Ecuador, Venezuela and French Guiana respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Costa Rica witnessed the best average annual 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 | 1.41 |
| 2018 | 1.43 |
| 2017 | 1.46 |
| 2016 | 1.46 |
| 2015 | 1.46 |
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How does Rwanda 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 | |
| 99 |
#99
El Salvador
|
1.85 % | 2019 | +1.1 % | +0.8 % | View data | |
| 100 |
#100
Rwanda
|
1.41 % | 2019 | -1.4 % | -1.0 % | View data | |
| 101 |
#101
Norway
|
1.32 % | 2018 | +0.0 % | +0.0 % | View data | |