Environment
Forest cover
45.7%
Latest data: 2021
76
out of 100 — Progressing
+2.6% per year
5-year average trend
What this means
Percentage of land area covered by forest. Nepal's community forestry programme reversed deforestation — cover has risen from 26% in 1990 to 45% in 2021.
Historical data & projections to 2040
1990–2021Current trend
64.12%
by 2040
Moderate reform (+25%)
69.72%
by 2040
Aggressive reform (+50%)
75.78%
by 2040
Stagnation (-50%)
54.17%
by 2040
Historical data
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 45.7% | World Bank Open Data |
| 2020 | 45.7% | World Bank Open Data |
| 2015 | 44.7% | World Bank Open Data |
| 2010 | 40.4% | World Bank Open Data |
| 2000 | 29.5% | World Bank Open Data |
| 1990 | 26.3% | World Bank Open Data |
At a glance
Developed country benchmark
60%
Nepal's 2040 target
45%
Progress to benchmark
76% of way there
Direction
Higher is better
Data confidence
high confidence
Regional comparison
Nepal
45.7%
India
22%
Bangladesh
11%
Bhutan
71%
Benchmark60%