In 2020, forest area in the sub-Saharan region covered 27.8 percent of the total land area. This means that 1.7 percent of the forest area was lost from the previous decade. However, according to the source, major forest increases were observed in sub-Saharan Africa and South-Eastern Asia over the observed period.
Forest area as a share of land area in sub-Saharan Africa in 2000, 2010, and 2020
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FAO. (September 3, 2021). Forest area as a share of land area in sub-Saharan Africa in 2000, 2010, and 2020 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1190829/forest-share-of-land-area-sub-sahara/
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