Ethiopia: Forest area, sq.km

The latest value from 2025 is 267471 sq. km, a decline from 267510.2 sq. km in 2024. In comparison, the world average is 215419.3 sq. km, based on data from 191 countries. Historically, the average for Ethiopia from 1993 to 2025 is 272961.4 sq. km. The minimum value, 267471 sq. km, was reached in 2025 while the maximum of 283190.7 sq. km was recorded in 1993. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: Forest area is land under natural or planted stands of trees of at least 5 meters in situ, whether productive or not, and excludes tree stands in agricultural production systems (for example, in fruit plantations and agroforestry systems) and trees in urban parks and gardens.