Forest Loss Today
Real-time global deforestation tracking
Forest Lost Today
522,125hectares worldwide
Hectares Per Second
lost globally
Annual Loss
~10M hectares
Forests Remaining
% of land area
Deforestation Facts
- •Amazon: Lost 17% of forest in 50 years
- •Brazil & Indonesia: Account for 50% of loss
- •Primary driver: Agriculture (80%)
- •Secondary: Logging, mining, urbanization
Environmental Impact
- •Forests absorb 2.6B tons of CO₂ annually
- •80% of land biodiversity lives in forests
- •1.6B people depend on forests for livelihood
- •Deforestation causes 10% of global emissions
Understanding Forest Loss
Forest loss measures the destruction of forest ecosystems worldwide. About 40,000 hectares are lost every day globally. Our deforestation counter tracks tree loss,rainforest destruction, and forest depletion in real-time.
Also known as deforestation, tree cover loss, and forest clearing, this metric is closely related to climate change, biodiversity loss, and carbon emissions.
Our forest loss data covers multiple dimensions including by region, by country, primary causes, and environmental impact.
Frequently Asked Questions
Related Environment Statistics
Data Sources: FAO Global Forest Resources Assessment, World Resources Institute, Global Forest Watch
How We Calculate Forest Loss
Our live counters use verified data from Global Forest Watch, converted to real-time estimates using linear interpolation. All calculations are transparent and documented.
Data compiled by: CreatorMeter Research Team
Sources verified: 2025-12-23