Top Ten Countries with Highest Deforestation

According to the latest data from the World Bank, the top ten countries with the highest rates of deforestation (in terms of annual forest area change) are:

• Brazil
• Indonesia
• Democratic Republic of Congo
• Angola
• Tanzania
• Paraguay
• Bolivia
• Peru
• Myanmar
• Zambia

Deforestation is a major environmental issue with a range of impacts, including loss of biodiversity, soil erosion, and climate change. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including agriculture, logging, mining, and urbanization. Some of these countries have taken steps to address deforestation, such as implementing conservation programs and promoting sustainable forest management, but much work remains to be done to address this pressing environmental issue.

Highest Deforestation Countries in World, 2016

Deforest Rank	Country Name	Forest Area Cut(in Hectares)
1	Brazil	3466000
2	Indonesia	1447800
3	Russian Federation	532200
4	Mexico	395000
5	Papua New Guinea	250200
6	Peru	224600
7	United States of America	215200
8	Bolivia	135200
9	Sudan	117807
10	Nigeria	82000

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