Primary Forest Loss in Australia

Australia: Primary Forest Loss was 0 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0
World rank
75th
of 80 countries
All-time high
25
in 2007
All-time low
0
in 2004
Years of data
24
2002–2025

Primary Forest Loss in Australia, 2002–2025

05101520252002201320252002: 12003: 12004: 02005: 12006: 02007: 252008: 02009: 12010: 22011: 02012: 12013: 22014: 222015: 02016: 82017: 62018: 02019: 12020: 12021: 52022: 02023: 12024: 02025: 0

Source: World Bank.

Analysis

The most recent figure for primary forest loss in Australia is 0, measured in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 24 years on record.

The figure is down 100.0% over five years.

Over the whole period, primary forest loss in Australia peaked at 25 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2004.

Australia ranks 75th of 80 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 3.62 0 25 8
2010s 4.2 0 22 10
2020s 1.17 0 5 6

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Frequently asked questions

What is primary forest loss in Australia?
Primary forest loss in Australia was 0 in 2025, according to the World Bank.
What is the highest primary forest loss recorded in Australia?
The highest recorded value was 25 in 2007.
What is the lowest primary forest loss recorded in Australia?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2004.
How does Australia rank for primary forest loss?
Australia ranks 75th out of 80 countries with data for 2025.
Where does this Australia 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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About this data

Indicator
Primary Forest Loss
Source
World Bank
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
80 places, 1,920 data points, 2002–2025
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