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Forest area as a proportion of total land area

Indicator 15.1.1: Forest area as a proportion of total land area

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This table provides information on metadata for SDG indicators as defined by the UN Statistical Commission. Complete global metadata is provided by the UN Statistics Division.

Indicator name Forest area as a proportion of total land area
Indicator number 15.1.1
Indicator display order (within Goal page) 15-01-01
Target name Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss
Target number 15
Global indicator description Forest area as a proportion of total land area
UN designated tier 1
UN custodian agency Food and Agricultural Organization
Link to UN metadata United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Metadata (PDF 379 KB) opens in a new window