The 15 Countries With the Most Forest in 2025, Ranked
Which countries have the most forest? See the 15 largest forest areas in 2025, led by Russia, Brazil and Canada, with data from the UN FAO.
In 2025, the countries with the most forest cover were compiled by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), as reported by Visual Capitalist. Russia topped the list with an astounding 833 million hectares of forest, accounting for 20.1 percent of the global total. Brazil followed closely behind with 486 million hectares, representing 11.7 percent of the world's forests.
Together, the top 15 countries accounted for nearly three-quarters of the global forest area. Notably, eight of these countries are located in the Americas, highlighting their significant contribution to forest conservation.
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