Primary Forest Loss in Congo
Congo: Primary Forest Loss was 40,250 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
40,250
Change on year
down 35.1%
World rank
13th
of 80 countries
All-time high
62,045
in 2024
All-time low
4,996
in 2004
Years of data
24
2002–2025
Primary Forest Loss in Congo, 2002–2025
Source: World Bank.
Analysis
The most recent figure for primary forest loss in Congo is 40,250, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 35.1% on the previous year and up 121.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary forest loss in Congo peaked at 62,045 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 4,996, in 2004.
Congo ranks 13th of 80 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Primary Forest Loss in Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 9,974 | — |
| 2003 | 9,875 | -1.0% |
| 2004 | 4,996 | -49.4% |
| 2005 | 8,608 | +72.3% |
| 2006 | 11,788 | +36.9% |
| 2007 | 13,689 | +16.1% |
| 2008 | 5,893 | -57.0% |
| 2009 | 7,705 | +30.7% |
| 2010 | 20,598 | +167.3% |
| 2011 | 13,755 | -33.2% |
| 2012 | 14,805 | +7.6% |
| 2013 | 24,818 | +67.6% |
| 2014 | 31,143 | +25.5% |
| 2015 | 18,197 | -41.6% |
| 2016 | 43,659 | +139.9% |
| 2017 | 26,703 | -38.8% |
| 2018 | 26,847 | +0.5% |
| 2019 | 30,648 | +14.2% |
| 2020 | 26,296 | -14.2% |
| 2021 | 19,571 | -25.6% |
| 2022 | 26,090 | +33.3% |
| 2023 | 24,425 | -6.4% |
| 2024 | 62,045 | +154.0% |
| 2025 | 40,250 | -35.1% |
Congo compared with similar countries
- Congo's 40,250 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 7,149, 5.6× the median. (29 countries reporting)
- Congo's 40,250 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2,522, 16.0× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9,066 | 4,996 | 13,689 | 8 |
| 2010s | 25,117 | 13,755 | 43,659 | 10 |
| 2020s | 33,113 | 19,571 | 62,045 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Congo
More agriculture & rural data for Congo
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 11.08 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1011 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 254.21 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.72 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3588 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 10.1% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 10.1% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 2.4% (2023)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.0% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary forest loss in Congo?
- Primary forest loss in Congo was 40,250 in 2025, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest primary forest loss recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 62,045 in 2024.
- What is the lowest primary forest loss recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,996 in 2004.
- How does Congo rank for primary forest loss?
- Congo ranks 13th out of 80 countries with data for 2025.
- Is primary forest loss rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 121.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo 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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