Primary Forest Loss in Argentina
Argentina: Primary Forest Loss was 11,223 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
11,223
Change on year
down 7.3%
World rank
32nd
of 80 countries
All-time high
56,681
in 2013
All-time low
8,984
in 2019
Years of data
24
2002–2025
Primary Forest Loss in Argentina, 2002–2025
Source: World Bank.
Analysis
Argentina recorded 11,223 for primary forest loss in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.3% on the previous year and up 6.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary forest loss in Argentina peaked at 56,681 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 8,984, in 2019.
Argentina ranks 32nd of 80 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Primary Forest Loss in Argentina, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 9,318 | — |
| 2003 | 14,460 | +55.2% |
| 2004 | 28,090 | +94.3% |
| 2005 | 31,430 | +11.9% |
| 2006 | 24,095 | -23.3% |
| 2007 | 18,688 | -22.4% |
| 2008 | 47,067 | +151.9% |
| 2009 | 20,820 | -55.8% |
| 2010 | 31,328 | +50.5% |
| 2011 | 17,366 | -44.6% |
| 2012 | 24,809 | +42.9% |
| 2013 | 56,681 | +128.5% |
| 2014 | 19,308 | -65.9% |
| 2015 | 10,548 | -45.4% |
| 2016 | 15,247 | +44.5% |
| 2017 | 17,203 | +12.8% |
| 2018 | 9,496 | -44.8% |
| 2019 | 8,984 | -5.4% |
| 2020 | 20,848 | +132.1% |
| 2021 | 11,921 | -42.8% |
| 2022 | 21,388 | +79.4% |
| 2023 | 11,473 | -46.4% |
| 2024 | 12,103 | +5.5% |
| 2025 | 11,223 | -7.3% |
Argentina compared with similar countries
- Argentina's 11,223 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 11,223, 1.0× the median. (27 countries reporting)
- Argentina's 11,223 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 12,298, 91% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 24,246 | 9,318 | 47,067 | 8 |
| 2010s | 21,097 | 8,984 | 56,681 | 10 |
| 2020s | 14,826 | 11,223 | 21,388 | 6 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Argentina
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 1.97 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0553 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 824.26 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.6693 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.0765 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 5.5% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 5.5% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.6% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.8% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary forest loss in Argentina?
- Primary forest loss in Argentina was 11,223 in 2025, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest primary forest loss recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 56,681 in 2013.
- What is the lowest primary forest loss recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 8,984 in 2019.
- How does Argentina rank for primary forest loss?
- Argentina ranks 32nd out of 80 countries with data for 2025.
- Is primary forest loss rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Primary Forest Loss. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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