The methods behind this data have changed over time. Be cautious comparing old and new data, especially before/after 2015. Read more here.
Cambodia
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In 2020, Cambodia had 6.60 Mha of natural forest, extending over 36% of its land area. In 2023, it lost 126 kha of natural forest, equivalent to 81.7 Mt of CO₂ emissions.
Explore interactive charts and maps that summarize key statistics about forests in Cambodia. Statistics – including rates of forest change, forest extent, drivers of deforestation, and deforestation and fire alerts – can be customized, easily shared and downloaded for offline use.
Primary Forest loss in Cambodia
From 2002 to 2023, Cambodia lost 1.44 Mha of humid primary forest, making up 51% of its
total tree cover loss
in the same time period. Total area of humid primary forest in Cambodia decreased by 34% in this time period.Area of tree cover loss within 2001 primary forest extent
Percent of 2001 primary forest area extent remaining
2001 primary forest extent remaining | >30% tree canopy
Tree cover loss in Cambodia
From 2001 to 2023, Cambodia lost 2.83 Mha of tree cover, equivalent to a 32% decrease in tree cover since 2000, and 1.65 Gt of CO₂e emissions.
The methods behind this data have changed over time. Be cautious comparing old and new data, especially before/after 2015. Read more here.
2000 tree cover extent | >30% tree canopy | these estimates do not take tree cover gain into account
Annual tree cover loss by dominant driver in Cambodia
Location of tree cover loss in Cambodia
Components of net change in tree cover in Cambodia
From 2000 to 2020, Cambodia experienced a net change of -2.64 Mha (-26%) in tree cover.
Stable forest
6.20 MhaGain
147 khaLoss
2.79 MhaDisturbed
1.34 Mha
NaNMha
The loss total is different from annual tree cover loss, as this data was created using a different method and forest definition. For gross or annual loss information, please see the tree cover loss widget.
Disturbance represents areas that experienced both loss and gain between 2000 and 2020
Tree cover gain in Cambodia compared to other areas
Tree Cover in Cambodia
Location of tree cover in Cambodia
Natural forest in Cambodia
Weekly Fire Alerts in Cambodia
Cumulative Fire Alerts in Cambodia
Tree cover loss due to fires in Cambodia
Integrated Deforestation alerts in Cambodia
Fire alerts in Cambodia
Historical Fire Alerts in Cambodia
