Primary Forest Loss in Philippines
Philippines: Primary Forest Loss was 6,809 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
6,809
Change on year
up 11.5%
World rank
35th
of 80 countries
All-time high
27,288
in 2022
All-time low
3,499
in 2002
Years of data
24
2002–2025
Primary Forest Loss in Philippines, 2002–2025
Source: World Bank.
Analysis
The most recent figure for primary forest loss in Philippines is 6,809, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 11.5% on the previous year and up 5.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary forest loss in Philippines peaked at 27,288 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 3,499, in 2002.
That places Philippines 35th 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 | 6,210 | 3,499 | 8,753 | 8 |
| 2010s | 9,338 | 4,920 | 13,698 | 10 |
| 2020s | 9,971 | 5,042 | 27,288 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
More agriculture & rural data for Philippines
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 41.85 billion current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 8.6% (2025)
- Rural population 51.65 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 0.1% (2025)
- Rural population 44.2% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.6% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.1% (2024)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 8.6% (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 8.6% (2025)
- Land under cereal production 7.36 million hectares (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary forest loss in Philippines?
- Primary forest loss in Philippines was 6,809 in 2025, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest primary forest loss recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 27,288 in 2022.
- What is the lowest primary forest loss recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,499 in 2002.
- How does Philippines rank for primary forest loss?
- Philippines ranks 35th out of 80 countries with data for 2025.
- Is primary forest loss rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines 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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