Ghana: Forest area, sq.km

The latest value from 2025 is 70563.6 sq. km, an increase from 70206.4 sq. km in 2024. In comparison, the world average is 215419.3 sq. km, based on data from 191 countries. Historically, the average for Ghana from 1990 to 2025 is 64312.6 sq. km. The minimum value, 58061.6 sq. km, was reached in 1990 while the maximum of 70563.6 sq. km was recorded in 2025. 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.