New Zealand Above-Ground Biomass in Forest (tonnes/ha) 2020: 294.65

New Zealand's above-ground biomass in forest (tonnes/ha) in 2020 is 294.65, down 0.2% from 2019. It ranks #8 of 203 countries.

Above-ground biomass in forest measures carbon storage per hectare. Explore rankings and compare data across 266+ countries with interactive maps.

New Zealand•8 years of data (2000–2020)••Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)•
Historical Trend

Above-Ground Biomass in Forest (tonnes/ha) over time

Year-by-Year Data
YearValueChange% ChangeActions
2020294.650.58-0.20%
2019295.23+0.21+0.07%
2018295.02+0.53+0.18%
2017294.49+0.34+0.12%
2016294.15+0.75+0.26%
2015293.4+4.08+1.41%
2010289.32+10.94+3.93%
2000278.38——

Frequently Asked Questions About New Zealand Above-Ground Biomass in Forest (tonnes/ha)

What is New Zealand's above-ground biomass in forest (tonnes/ha) in 2020?▾

New Zealand's above-ground biomass in forest (tonnes/ha) is 294.65 in 2020, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

Is New Zealand's above-ground biomass in forest (tonnes/ha) increasing or decreasing?▾

New Zealand's above-ground biomass in forest (tonnes/ha) fell by 0.2% from 2019 (295.23) to 2020 (294.65). Over the past decade (2010–2020) it rose by 1.8%.

How does New Zealand rank for above-ground biomass in forest (tonnes/ha)?▾

In 2020, New Zealand has the 8th highest above-ground biomass in forest (tonnes/ha) out of 203 countries with data.

What was New Zealand's above-ground biomass in forest (tonnes/ha) in 2000?▾

In 2000, New Zealand's above-ground biomass in forest (tonnes/ha) was 278.38. By 2020 it rose by 5.8%.

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