New Delhi, Oct 22: India’s total forest area ranking has improved from 10th to ninth position globally, while the country has maintained its third position in annual forest area gain, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations’ Global Forest Resources Assessment (GFRA) 2025.

As per the assessment, Russia (832,630 ha) continues to hold the largest forest area in the world, followed by Brazil (486,087 ha), Canada (486,087 ha), and the United States (308,895 ha). The FAO report is based on data submitted by individual countries and reviewed by member nations.

India defines forest area as “all land, more than one hectare in area, with a tree canopy density of more than 10%, irrespective of ownership and legal status.” This includes plantations such as rubb

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