Forest area ranking 2003 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Forest Area (% of Land Area) in 2003, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Suriname (95.5%). A total of 207 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | % of land area (2003) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suriname | 95.5% |
| 2 | Guyana | 94.24% |
| 3 | Equatorial Guinea | 92.35% |
| 4 | Gabon | 91.92% |
| 5 | Micronesia, Fed. Sts. | 91.34% |
| 6 | Solomon Islands | 90.58% |
| 7 | American Samoa | 88.2% |
| 8 | Palau | 86.68% |
| 9 | Liberia | 84.43% |
| 10 | Papua New Guinea | 80.04% |
| 11 | Guinea-Bissau | 75.52% |
| 12 | Lao PDR | 74.87% |
| 13 | Brunei Darussalam | 74.36% |
| 14 | Finland | 73.49% |
| 15 | Seychelles | 73.26% |
| 16 | St. Vincent and the Grenadines | 73.18% |
| 17 | Sweden | 69.07% |
| 18 | Northern Mariana Islands | 68.41% |
| 19 | Japan | 68.32% |
| 20 | Korea, Rep. | 66.63% |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2003 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2003 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Suriname | #1 | #1 |
| Guyana | #6 | #6 |
| Equatorial Guinea | #7 | #7 |
| Gabon | #3 | #3 |
| Micronesia, Fed. Sts. | #2 | #2 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Forest area in 2003?
Suriname, with 95.5% (% of land area).
How many countries are included?
207 economies reported a value for AG.LND.FRST.ZS in 2003. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.