Growing forests

17.04.2026

Between 2000 and 2023, the forest stock volume in the European Union increased by a third, growing from approximately 22 billion cubic meters to around 29 billion cubic meters.

In 2023, the following countries had the largest net forest gains:

  • Portugal: 11.1%
  • Denmark 7.6%
  • Ireland 6.8%
  • Finland 3.5%
  • Germany 2.5%

Source: Eurostat 2025

For a global perspective, check out Global Forest Watch.