Costa Rica vs Cuba: Primary Forest Loss
Costa Rica
983
in 2025
Cuba
1,027
in 2025
Costa Rica rank
49th
Cuba rank
48th
Primary Forest Loss over time
- Costa Rica
- Cuba
How they compare
Cuba currently reports 1,027 against 983 in Costa Rica, a difference of 44.
The two have swapped places 6 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2002 it was Cuba ahead.
Costa Rica ranks 49th and Cuba ranks 48th of 80 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Costa Rica averaged higher in 1 and Cuba in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Costa Rica | Cuba | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 961.25 | 966.5 | 5.25 | Cuba |
| 2010s | 1,719 | 3,281 | 1,562 | Cuba |
| 2020s | 1,202 | 715.67 | 486.33 | Costa Rica |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher primary forest loss, Costa Rica or Cuba?
- Cuba, at 1,027 against 983 in Costa Rica as of 2025.
- What is the difference in primary forest loss between Costa Rica and Cuba?
- 44, with Cuba ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Costa Rica and Cuba?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2025.
- How do Costa Rica and Cuba rank globally for primary forest loss?
- Costa Rica ranks 49th and Cuba ranks 48th of 80 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- The World Bank, published as Primary Forest Loss. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.