Correlation Explorer
Pick two indicators to see how countries and regions compare — bubble size = population · click any dot for details
2022
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Urbanization vs Forest Area · 2022
In 2022, Urban Population and Forest Area show no meaningful linear correlation (r = -0.05) across 213 countries.
No consistent global pattern links urbanization to forest area — the relationship varies widely across regions and income levels.
Use the interactive bubble chart to explore individual countries and regions, or adjust the year slider to see how this relationship has evolved over time. Bubble size represents population.