Forest area (% of land area) in Burkina Faso was reported at 22.36 % in 2022, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Burkina Faso - Forest area (% of land area) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.



Burkina Faso - Forest Area (% Of Land Area)
Forest area is land under natural or planted stands of trees of at least 5 meters in situ, whether productive or not, and excludes tree stands in agricultural production systems (for example, in fruit plantations and agroforestry systems) and trees in urban parks and gardens.

Burkina Faso | World Bank Development Indicators