Primary Forest Loss in Thailand
Thailand: Primary Forest Loss was 3,619 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
3,619
Change on year
down 10.0%
World rank
41st
of 80 countries
All-time high
13,178
in 2009
All-time low
1,943
in 2018
Years of data
24
2002–2025
Primary Forest Loss in Thailand, 2002–2025
Source: World Bank.
Analysis
In 2025, primary forest loss in Thailand stood at 3,619.
That represents a change of down 10.0% on the previous year and up 58.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary forest loss in Thailand peaked at 13,178 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 1,943, in 2018.
That places Thailand 41st 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.
Primary Forest Loss in Thailand, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3,855 | — |
| 2003 | 4,242 | +10.0% |
| 2004 | 8,018 | +89.0% |
| 2005 | 10,671 | +33.1% |
| 2006 | 9,545 | -10.6% |
| 2007 | 11,326 | +18.7% |
| 2008 | 7,808 | -31.1% |
| 2009 | 13,178 | +68.8% |
| 2010 | 12,160 | -7.7% |
| 2011 | 8,549 | -29.7% |
| 2012 | 8,069 | -5.6% |
| 2013 | 3,964 | -50.9% |
| 2014 | 4,636 | +17.0% |
| 2015 | 2,286 | -50.7% |
| 2016 | 4,763 | +108.4% |
| 2017 | 3,660 | -23.2% |
| 2018 | 1,943 | -46.9% |
| 2019 | 2,604 | +34.0% |
| 2020 | 3,557 | +36.6% |
| 2021 | 2,904 | -18.4% |
| 2022 | 3,292 | +13.4% |
| 2023 | 4,106 | +24.7% |
| 2024 | 4,020 | -2.1% |
| 2025 | 3,619 | -10.0% |
Thailand compared with similar countries
- Thailand's 3,619 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 11,223, 32% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
- Thailand's 3,619 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 5,208, 69% of the median. (17 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8,580 | 3,855 | 13,178 | 8 |
| 2010s | 5,263 | 1,943 | 12,160 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,583 | 2,904 | 4,106 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Thailand
More agriculture & rural data for Thailand
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 7.21 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0875 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 704.7 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -2.51 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.372 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 8.7% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 8.7% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 4.0% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.3% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary forest loss in Thailand?
- Primary forest loss in Thailand was 3,619 in 2025, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest primary forest loss recorded in Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 13,178 in 2009.
- What is the lowest primary forest loss recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,943 in 2018.
- How does Thailand rank for primary forest loss?
- Thailand ranks 41st out of 80 countries with data for 2025.
- Is primary forest loss rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 58.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Thailand 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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