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.
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 50.47 billion current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 8.7% (2025)
- Rural population 26.64 million (2025)
- Rural population growth -2.5% (2025)
- Rural population 37.2% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.3% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 4.0% (2024)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 8.7% (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 8.7% (2025)
- Land under cereal production 12.54 million hectares (2023)
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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