China vs Malaysia: Tree cover loss by dominant driver
China
36,528 hectares
in 2024
Malaysia
4,931 hectares
in 2024
China rank
2nd
Malaysia rank
4th
Tree cover loss by dominant driver over time
- China
- Malaysia
How they compare
China currently reports 36,528 hectares against 4,931 hectares in Malaysia, a difference of 31,597 hectares.
That makes China's figure about 7.4 times Malaysia's.
Across all 24 years both countries report, China has been ahead every year.
China ranks 2nd and Malaysia ranks 4th of 186 countries.
China has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Malaysia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15,490 hectares | 6,757 hectares | 8,733 hectares | China |
| 2010s | 29,941 hectares | 7,491 hectares | 22,450 hectares | China |
| 2020s | 31,672 hectares | 4,482 hectares | 27,190 hectares | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher tree cover loss by dominant driver, China or Malaysia?
- China, at 36,528 hectares against 4,931 hectares in Malaysia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in tree cover loss by dominant driver between China and Malaysia?
- 31,597 hectares, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Malaysia?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
- How do China and Malaysia rank globally for tree cover loss by dominant driver?
- China ranks 2nd and Malaysia ranks 4th of 186 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Global Forest Watch (2025) β with major processing by Our World in Data, published as Tree cover loss by dominant driver. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Tree cover loss due to the expansion and intensification of roads, settlements, urban areas, or other built infrastructure.