Laos - Primary Forest Area
Since 2014, Laos Primary Forest Area decreased by 1.3points year on year. With 6.12 Percent of Forest Area in 2019, the country was ranked number 78 comparing other countries in Primary Forest Area. Laos is overtaken by Argentina, which was number 77 at 6.51 Percent of Forest Area and is followed by Ivory Coast at 6.01 Percent of Forest Area. Mongolia topped the ranking with 99.99 Percent of Forest Area in 2019, stable compared to 2018. Ecuador, Venezuela and French Guiana respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Costa Rica recorded the best 5 years average growth at +1.8points per year, while Nigeria was the worst growing country at -41.3points per year.
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| Date | Percent of Forest Area |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 6.12 |
| 2018 | 6.22 |
| 2017 | 6.36 |
| 2016 | 6.36 |
| 2015 | 6.36 |
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How does Laos rank in Primary Forest Area?
| # | 119 Countries | Percent of Forest Area | Last | YoY | 5‑years CAGR | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
#1
Mongolia
|
99.99 % | 2019 | +0.0 % | +0.0 % | View data | |
| 2 |
#2
Ecuador
|
99.37 % | 2019 | +0.0 % | +0.0 % | View data | |
| 77 |
#77
Argentina
|
6.51 % | 2019 | +0.6 % | +0.5 % | View data | |
| 78 |
#78
Laos
|
6.12 % | 2019 | -1.6 % | -1.3 % | View data | |
| 79 |
#79
Ivory Coast
|
6.01 % | 2019 | +0.0 % | +0.0 % | View data | |