Malaysia - Forest Area
Since 2014, Malaysia Forest Area fell by 0.1points year on year. With 58.51 Percent of Land Area in 2019, the country was number 32 comparing other countries in Forest Area. Malaysia is overtaken by Costa Rica, which was ranked number 31 at 58.9 Percent of Land Area and is followed by Samoa with 57.34 Percent of Land Area. Suriname topped the ranking with 97.54 Percent of Land Area in 2019, -0points compared to 2018. Guyana, Gabon and Solomon Islands respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Malta recorded the best 5 years average growth at +5.4points per year, while Oman witnessed the worst performance at -4.4points per year.
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| Date | Percent of Land Area |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 58.51 |
| 2018 | 58.48 |
| 2017 | 58.63 |
| 2016 | 58.79 |
| 2015 | 59.24 |
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How does Malaysia rank in Forest Area?
| # | 210 Countries | Percent of Land Area | Last | YoY | 5‑years CAGR | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
#1
Suriname
|
97.54 % | 2019 | -0.0 % | -0.1 % | View data | |
| 2 |
#2
Guyana
|
93.61 % | 2019 | -0.0 % | -0.1 % | View data | |
| 31 |
#31
Costa Rica
|
58.90 % | 2019 | +0.2 % | +0.5 % | View data | |
| 32 |
#32
Malaysia
|
58.51 % | 2019 | +0.1 % | -0.1 % | View data | |
| 33 |
#33
Samoa
|
57.34 % | 2019 | -0.2 % | -0.3 % | View data | |