Countries Leading in Forest Loss
Countries Leading in Forest Loss Brazil tops the list for the most significant forest loss over the last decade, amounting to nearly 3 million hectares, equivalent to 0.6% of its forest cover annually. In a relative comparison, Cambodia holds the highest rate, losing -251 thousand hectares over the same period, which accounts for 3.3% of its forest area each year. The region of Latin America emerges as the primary hotspot for deforestation, with countries like Peru, Bolivia, and Paraguay also ranking in the top 10. Following closely behind are African nations, with Angola and Tanzania securing the 2nd and 3rd positions on this distressing list, alongside various countries in Southeast Asia, including Myanmar and Cambodia.