South Africa vs Vanuatu: Primary Forest Loss
South Africa
206
in 2025
Vanuatu
60
in 2025
South Africa rank
60th
Vanuatu rank
63rd
Primary Forest Loss over time
- South Africa
- Vanuatu
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 206 against 60 in Vanuatu, a difference of 146.
That makes South Africa's figure about 3.4 times Vanuatu's.
The two have swapped places 10 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2002 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 60th and Vanuatu ranks 63rd 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 | Vanuatu | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 433.88 | 185 | 248.88 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 687.4 | 231.1 | 456.3 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 453 | 319.67 | 133.33 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher primary forest loss, South Africa or Vanuatu?
- South Africa, at 206 against 60 in Vanuatu as of 2025.
- What is the difference in primary forest loss between South Africa and Vanuatu?
- 146, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Vanuatu?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2025.
- How do South Africa and Vanuatu rank globally for primary forest loss?
- South Africa ranks 60th and Vanuatu ranks 63rd 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.