Forest as a share of land area in the Netherlands: lower than in 25 of the 26 other EU countries

Forest as a share of land area in 2024, in percent. Netherlands: 11.0. Highest: Finland (74.2); lowest: Malta (1.5).

Source: Wereldbank, World Development Indicators (AG.LND.FRST.ZS: Forest area (% of land area)) · opgehaald 25 oktober 2026Open the table Single block

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Forest as a share of land area in the Netherlands: lower than in 25 of the 26 other EU countries

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