Top 10 Countries With the Largest Forest Area

By Rajni Pandey | July 23, 2025 

Home to over 20% of the world’s forests, Russia’s vast taiga spans millions of square kilometers across Siberia.

Russia

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The Amazon Rainforest makes Brazil a biodiversity hotspot, covering nearly 60% of the country’s total land area.

Brazil

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Canada boasts expansive boreal forests, covering nearly 38% of its land area with sustainable forest management.

Canada

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From Alaska’s wildlands to Appalachian woodlands, the U.S. has diverse forest ecosystems across all climates.

United States

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China has heavily invested in reforestation, making it one of the fastest-growing forest areas globally.

China

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The Congo Basin is the world’s second-largest rainforest, playing a vital role in the global climate.

Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Australia’s forests range from tropical rainforests in Queensland to eucalyptus woodlands in the south.

Australia

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Indonesia’s equatorial rainforests are rich in biodiversity but face threats from deforestation.

Indonesia

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Over half of Peru is covered by the Amazon, making it a key ecological region in South America.

Peru

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India’s forests range from Himalayan conifers to Western Ghats rainforests, covering about 24% of the country.

India

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