Forest cover across five Central African countries

One measure across five countries

The table uses forest area as a share of national land area. The series draws on the Food and Agriculture Organization. That common definition makes a like-year comparison possible. Source 1

What the figure leaves open

Forest share gives the size of the area classified as forest. Separate records are needed to explain biodiversity, forest condition and individual land-use decisions. Source 1

How the denominator works

Forest area is divided by land area. This means a large land country can have more forest in hectares even if its share is lower. Read the chart as a comparison of land composition. Source 1

A record to pair with land decisions

To investigate a concession or protected area, check its boundaries and dates against maps and official decisions. A national land-use share gives context for that work and cannot resolve the status of a particular parcel. Source 1

Sources

• World Bank World Development Indicators and FAO · AG.LND.FRST.ZS
• World Bank API extract