Malawi vs South Africa: Primary Forest Loss
Malawi
185
in 2025
South Africa
206
in 2025
Malawi rank
61st
South Africa rank
60th
Primary Forest Loss over time
- Malawi
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 206 against 185 in Malawi, a difference of 21.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Malawi's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2002 it was South Africa ahead.
Malawi ranks 61st and South Africa ranks 60th of 80 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Malawi | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8.38 | 433.88 | 425.5 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 20.6 | 687.4 | 666.8 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 174.17 | 453 | 278.83 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher primary forest loss, Malawi or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 206 against 185 in Malawi as of 2025.
- What is the difference in primary forest loss between Malawi and South Africa?
- 21, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Malawi and South Africa?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2025.
- How do Malawi and South Africa rank globally for primary forest loss?
- Malawi ranks 61st and South Africa ranks 60th 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.