Primary Forest Loss in Vietnam
Vietnam: Primary Forest Loss was 14,245 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
14,245
Change on year
down 15.8%
World rank
27th
of 80 countries
All-time high
68,841
in 2016
All-time low
9,522
in 2003
Years of data
24
2002–2025
Primary Forest Loss in Vietnam, 2002–2025
Source: World Bank.
Analysis
Vietnam recorded 14,245 for primary forest loss in 2025.
That represents a change of down 15.8% on the previous year and down 63.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary forest loss in Vietnam peaked at 68,841 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 9,522, in 2003.
Vietnam ranks 27th of 80 countries on this measure, 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 Vietnam, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 11,029 | — |
| 2003 | 9,522 | -13.7% |
| 2004 | 21,114 | +121.7% |
| 2005 | 27,780 | +31.6% |
| 2006 | 20,142 | -27.5% |
| 2007 | 22,289 | +10.7% |
| 2008 | 34,413 | +54.4% |
| 2009 | 46,840 | +36.1% |
| 2010 | 64,644 | +38.0% |
| 2011 | 45,426 | -29.7% |
| 2012 | 68,369 | +50.5% |
| 2013 | 26,717 | -60.9% |
| 2014 | 41,815 | +56.5% |
| 2015 | 38,580 | -7.7% |
| 2016 | 68,841 | +78.4% |
| 2017 | 45,060 | -34.5% |
| 2018 | 33,410 | -25.9% |
| 2019 | 30,898 | -7.5% |
| 2020 | 32,630 | +5.6% |
| 2021 | 29,028 | -11.0% |
| 2022 | 21,676 | -25.3% |
| 2023 | 16,456 | -24.1% |
| 2024 | 16,924 | +2.8% |
| 2025 | 14,245 | -15.8% |
Vietnam compared with similar countries
- Vietnam's 14,245 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 11,223, 1.3× the median. (27 countries reporting)
- Vietnam's 14,245 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 5,208, 2.7× the median. (17 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 24,141 | 9,522 | 46,840 | 8 |
| 2010s | 46,376 | 26,717 | 68,841 | 10 |
| 2020s | 21,826 | 14,245 | 32,630 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Vietnam
More agriculture & rural data for Vietnam
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 4.6 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1164 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 589.88 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.0489 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.6117 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 11.6% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 11.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.9% (2023)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 2.5% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary forest loss in Vietnam?
- Primary forest loss in Vietnam was 14,245 in 2025, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest primary forest loss recorded in Vietnam?
- The highest recorded value was 68,841 in 2016.
- What is the lowest primary forest loss recorded in Vietnam?
- The lowest recorded value was 9,522 in 2003.
- How does Vietnam rank for primary forest loss?
- Vietnam ranks 27th out of 80 countries with data for 2025.
- Is primary forest loss rising or falling in Vietnam?
- Over the last ten years it is down 63.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Vietnam 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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