World Forest Day: Top 10 Countries With Most Forests In The World- Know Where India Stands

By Ridam Sharma
Fri, 21 Mar 2025 12:37 PM (IST)

Source:JND

Top 10 Countries With Most Forests: World Forest Day falls every year on March 21st. It is a day to promote awareness about the significance of trees and forests and celebrate nature wholeheartedly. Forests play a significant role in maintaining the balance of nature, conserving biodiversity and curbing climate change. Forests are responsible for supplying clean water and air, sustaining livelihood and ensuring our planet's overall well-being. Therefore, here’s a list of the top 10 countries with the most forests in the world according to the World Population Review Report.

Here Are The Top 10 Countries With Most Forests In The World:

Rank	Country	Forest Area (km²)	% of Land Area Forested
1	Russia	8,153,198	49.8%
2	Brazil	4,974,866	59.4%
3	Canada	3,469,030	36.9%
4	United States	3,100,950	33.8%
5	China	2,253,250	23.3%
6	Australia	1,340,050	17.4%
7	Congo, DR	1,276,440	54.5%
8	Indonesia	921,770	49.7%
9	Peru	728,340	56.5%
10	India	722,440	22.0%

Check Out The List Of Top 10 Countries With The Largest Forest Areas In The World:

Russia

Russia has the largest forest area in the world, with almost half of its landmass covered with forests, which is around 49.8% with around 8,153,198 km². The forests in the area, predominantly taiga, are important for carbon sequestration.

Brazil

Brazil is the second country with the most forests in the world. A large part of the Amazon rainforest plays an important role in biodiversity and climate control. The country covers almost 4,966,196 km² of total forest area.

Canada

Canada’s extensive boreal forests are important for wildlife habitats and carbon storage. Canada is the country with the third most forests in the world. It covers almost 36.9% share of the world's forest area.

United States

The US is home to varied types of forests, ranging from the temperate rainforests of the Pacific Northwest to the Southeastern pine forests.

China

China has been playing an active role in reforestation efforts, which aim at countering deforestation and desertification.

Australia

Australia’s Eucalyptus forests dominate the country and contribute significantly to the country's ecosystem.

Democratic Republic of Congo:

Democratic Republic of Congo’s tropical forests fall under the Congo Basin, which is the world's second-largest rainforest.

Indonesia

Indonesian forests are rich in biodiversity and are important, but under threat from logging and agricultural deforestation, the country is losing its significant forest land area.

Peru

Peru’s Amazon forests are essential for biodiversity conservation and indigenous people. The country has a vast collection of forests and covers almost 728,340 Km² forest area.

India

India comes under the list of the top 10 countries with the most forests in the world. The country of billions covers a large forest area, from the Himalayan temperate forests to the tropical rainforests of the Western Ghats and Northeast India and its forests are important for its ecological balance and for sustaining a large population.