Primary Forest Loss in Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic: Primary Forest Loss was 543 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
543
Change on year
down 9.8%
World rank
54th
of 80 countries
All-time high
4,977
in 2005
All-time low
263
in 2013
Years of data
24
2002–2025
Primary Forest Loss in Dominican Republic, 2002–2025
Source: World Bank.
Analysis
The most recent figure for primary forest loss in Dominican Republic is 543, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 9.8% on the previous year and down 70.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary forest loss in Dominican Republic peaked at 4,977 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 263, in 2013.
That places Dominican Republic 54th out of 80 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,349 | 451 | 4,977 | 8 |
| 2010s | 1,090 | 263 | 2,867 | 10 |
| 2020s | 895.33 | 508 | 1,850 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Dominican Republic
- 51 Mozambique 708 compare
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More agriculture & rural data for Dominican Republic
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 5.86 billion current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 4.6% (2025)
- Rural population 3.17 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 0.4% (2025)
- Rural population 27.5% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.9% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.5% (2024)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 4.6% (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 4.6% (2025)
- Land under cereal production 235,617 hectares (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary forest loss in Dominican Republic?
- Primary forest loss in Dominican Republic was 543 in 2025, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest primary forest loss recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 4,977 in 2005.
- What is the lowest primary forest loss recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 263 in 2013.
- How does Dominican Republic rank for primary forest loss?
- Dominican Republic ranks 54th out of 80 countries with data for 2025.
- Is primary forest loss rising or falling in Dominican Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 70.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Dominican Republic 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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