China vs Mexico: Tree cover loss
China
673,569 hectares
in 2024
Mexico
330,263 hectares
in 2024
China rank
8th
Mexico rank
10th
Tree cover loss over time
- China
- Mexico
How they compare
China currently reports 673,569 hectares against 330,263 hectares in Mexico, a difference of 343,306 hectares.
That makes China's figure about 2.0 times Mexico's.
Across all 24 years both countries report, China has been ahead every year.
China ranks 8th and Mexico ranks 10th of 197 countries.
China has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Mexico | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 459,864 hectares | 188,302 hectares | 271,562 hectares | China |
| 2010s | 568,749 hectares | 226,679 hectares | 342,070 hectares | China |
| 2020s | 568,083 hectares | 244,423 hectares | 323,660 hectares | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher tree cover loss, China or Mexico?
- China, at 673,569 hectares against 330,263 hectares in Mexico as of 2024.
- What is the difference in tree cover loss between China and Mexico?
- 343,306 hectares, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Mexico?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
- How do China and Mexico rank globally for tree cover loss?
- China ranks 8th and Mexico ranks 10th of 197 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Global Forest Watch (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as Tree cover loss. 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 driven by all causes.