Primary Forest Loss in Madagascar
Madagascar: Primary Forest Loss was 91,453 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
91,453
Change on year
up 63.5%
World rank
7th
of 80 countries
All-time high
109,612
in 2017
All-time low
12,821
in 2006
Years of data
24
2002–2025
Primary Forest Loss in Madagascar, 2002–2025
Source: World Bank.
Analysis
The most recent figure for primary forest loss in Madagascar is 91,453, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 63.5% on the previous year and up 58.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary forest loss in Madagascar peaked at 109,612 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 12,821, in 2006.
That places Madagascar 7th out of 80 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Primary Forest Loss in Madagascar, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 27,045 | — |
| 2003 | 15,333 | -43.3% |
| 2004 | 20,283 | +32.3% |
| 2005 | 22,517 | +11.0% |
| 2006 | 12,821 | -43.1% |
| 2007 | 45,970 | +258.6% |
| 2008 | 23,616 | -48.6% |
| 2009 | 34,019 | +44.1% |
| 2010 | 23,825 | -30.0% |
| 2011 | 54,167 | +127.4% |
| 2012 | 32,423 | -40.1% |
| 2013 | 65,211 | +101.1% |
| 2014 | 78,698 | +20.7% |
| 2015 | 57,831 | -26.5% |
| 2016 | 74,991 | +29.7% |
| 2017 | 109,612 | +46.2% |
| 2018 | 94,785 | -13.5% |
| 2019 | 54,257 | -42.8% |
| 2020 | 57,748 | +6.4% |
| 2021 | 43,745 | -24.2% |
| 2022 | 46,546 | +6.4% |
| 2023 | 79,808 | +71.5% |
| 2024 | 55,929 | -29.9% |
| 2025 | 91,453 | +63.5% |
Madagascar compared with similar countries
- Madagascar's 91,453 is above the median for low income countries, which is 2,128, 43.0× the median. (14 countries reporting)
- Madagascar's 91,453 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2,522, 36.3× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 25,200 | 12,821 | 45,970 | 8 |
| 2010s | 64,580 | 23,825 | 109,612 | 10 |
| 2020s | 62,538 | 43,745 | 91,453 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Madagascar
More agriculture & rural data for Madagascar
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.42 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.217 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 130.06 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.72 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0011 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.671 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 21.7% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 21.7% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.6% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 2.3% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary forest loss in Madagascar?
- Primary forest loss in Madagascar was 91,453 in 2025, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest primary forest loss recorded in Madagascar?
- The highest recorded value was 109,612 in 2017.
- What is the lowest primary forest loss recorded in Madagascar?
- The lowest recorded value was 12,821 in 2006.
- How does Madagascar rank for primary forest loss?
- Madagascar ranks 7th out of 80 countries with data for 2025.
- Is primary forest loss rising or falling in Madagascar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 58.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Madagascar 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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