Palau vs United States: Primary Forest Loss
Palau
1
in 2025
United States
6
in 2025
Palau rank
73rd
United States rank
70th
Primary Forest Loss over time
- Palau
- United States
How they compare
United States currently reports 6 against 1 in Palau, a difference of 5.
That makes United States's figure about 6.0 times Palau's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2002 it was Palau ahead.
Palau ranks 73rd and United States ranks 70th of 80 countries.
United States has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Palau | United States | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 18.25 | 24.5 | 6.25 | United States |
| 2010s | 6.6 | 115.6 | 109 | United States |
| 2020s | 1.83 | 84 | 82.17 | United States |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher primary forest loss, Palau or United States?
- United States, at 6 against 1 in Palau as of 2025.
- What is the difference in primary forest loss between Palau and United States?
- 5, with United States ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Palau and United States?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2025.
- How do Palau and United States rank globally for primary forest loss?
- Palau ranks 73rd and United States ranks 70th 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.