French Guiana vs South Sudan: Tree cover loss
French Guiana
4,475 hectares
in 2024
South Sudan
5,507 hectares
in 2024
French Guiana rank
97th
South Sudan rank
95th
Tree cover loss over time
- French Guiana
- South Sudan
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 5,507 hectares against 4,475 hectares in French Guiana, a difference of 1,032 hectares.
That makes South Sudan's figure about 1.2 times French Guiana's.
The two have swapped places 10 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2001 it was South Sudan ahead.
French Guiana ranks 97th and South Sudan ranks 95th of 197 countries.
South Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | French Guiana | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3,076 hectares | 7,419 hectares | 4,343 hectares | South Sudan |
| 2010s | 3,961 hectares | 4,824 hectares | 863.38 hectares | South Sudan |
| 2020s | 3,930 hectares | 4,028 hectares | 98.04 hectares | South Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher tree cover loss, French Guiana or South Sudan?
- South Sudan, at 5,507 hectares against 4,475 hectares in French Guiana as of 2024.
- What is the difference in tree cover loss between French Guiana and South Sudan?
- 1,032 hectares, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for French Guiana and South Sudan?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
- How do French Guiana and South Sudan rank globally for tree cover loss?
- French Guiana ranks 97th and South Sudan ranks 95th 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.