China vs Laos: Tree cover loss
China
673,569
in 2024
Laos
351,069
in 2024
China rank
8th
Laos rank
9th
Tree cover loss over time
- China
- Laos
How they compare
China currently reports 673,569 against 351,069 in Laos, a difference of 322,500.
That makes China's figure about 1.9 times Laos's.
Across all 24 years both countries report, China has been ahead every year.
China ranks 8th and Laos ranks 9th of 197 countries.
China has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Laos | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 459,864 | 88,036 | 371,828 | China |
| 2010s | 568,749 | 257,398 | 311,351 | China |
| 2020s | 568,083 | 358,584 | 209,499 | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher tree cover loss, China or Laos?
- China, at 673,569 against 351,069 in Laos as of 2024.
- What is the difference in tree cover loss between China and Laos?
- 322,500, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Laos?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
- How do China and Laos rank globally for tree cover loss?
- China ranks 8th and Laos ranks 9th of 197 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Tree cover loss. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.