10 Countries with the Highest Deforestation Rates in the World

In this article, we shall discuss 10 countries with the highest deforestation rates in the world. To read our detailed analysis of the global forestry industry and efforts to mitigate the risks posed by global warming, go directly and see 25 Countries With The Highest Deforestation Rates in the World.

10. Peru

Deforestation Rate: 165 kha/year

Approximately 1100 square miles of Peru’s forest becomes subject to deforestation every year. The increasing rate of deforestation in Peru is due to many reasons, including small-scale agriculture, commercial mining, and road construction. Most of its deforestation occurs illegally, precisely for unlicensed logging.