South Africa vs Trinidad and Tobago: Primary Forest Loss
South Africa
206
in 2025
Trinidad and Tobago
72
in 2025
South Africa rank
60th
Trinidad and Tobago rank
62nd
Primary Forest Loss over time
- South Africa
- Trinidad and Tobago
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 206 against 72 in Trinidad and Tobago, a difference of 134.
That makes South Africa's figure about 2.9 times Trinidad and Tobago's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2002 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 60th and Trinidad and Tobago ranks 62nd of 80 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Trinidad and Tobago | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 433.88 | 110.25 | 323.62 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 687.4 | 142.4 | 545 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 453 | 95.83 | 357.17 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher primary forest loss, South Africa or Trinidad and Tobago?
- South Africa, at 206 against 72 in Trinidad and Tobago as of 2025.
- What is the difference in primary forest loss between South Africa and Trinidad and Tobago?
- 134, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Trinidad and Tobago?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2025.
- How do South Africa and Trinidad and Tobago rank globally for primary forest loss?
- South Africa ranks 60th and Trinidad and Tobago ranks 62nd 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.