Countries by Annual Deforestation Rate 2024

About This Dataset

Countries ranked by estimated annual net forest loss in 2024, measured in thousands of hectares according to FAO Global Forest Resources Assessment and Global Forest Watch data. Brazil accounts for the largest share of global tropical deforestation — a persistent pattern driven by agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and soy cultivation, despite the introduction of monitoring systems and international pressure to protect the Amazon biome.

✨ AI Insight

Brazil's deforestation rate remains alarmingly high, accounting for nearly twice the forest loss of Indonesia, which ranks second at 620 thousand hectares. The Democratic Republic of Congo, while significantly lower at 480 thousand hectares, still reflects a concerning trend in forest degradation. The persistent high rates in these countries can be attributed to agricultural expansion, particularly in Brazil and Indonesia, where practices like cattle ranching and palm oil cultivation drive deforestation. The gap between Brazil's loss and that of other nations underscores the urgent need for effective environmental policies and international cooperation to mitigate these impacts. As global awareness of climate change grows, these figures may prompt stronger action to protect vital forest ecosystems.

Source: Wikipedia

Key Findings

Auto-computed highlights from this dataset

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Brazil leads with 1,100 in 2024.

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Average value in 2024: 489 · median: 410.

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Gap in 2024: Brazil is 4.4× larger than Peru.