Colombia vs Zambia: Commodity driven deforestation

Colombia
189,845
in 2024
Zambia
168,811
in 2024
Colombia rank
8th
Zambia rank
11th

Commodity driven deforestation over time

  • Colombia
  • Zambia
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How they compare

Colombia currently reports 189,845 against 168,811 in Zambia, a difference of 21,034.

That makes Colombia's figure about 1.1 times Zambia's.

Across all 24 years both countries report, Colombia has been ahead every year.

Colombia ranks 8th and Zambia ranks 11th of 187 countries.

Colombia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Colombia Zambia Difference Ahead
2000s 190,962 41,425 149,537 Colombia
2010s 213,811 87,119 126,692 Colombia
2020s 225,688 144,010 81,679 Colombia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher commodity driven deforestation, Colombia or Zambia?
Colombia, at 189,845 against 168,811 in Zambia as of 2024.
What is the difference in commodity driven deforestation between Colombia and Zambia?
21,034, with Colombia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and Zambia?
24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
How do Colombia and Zambia rank globally for commodity driven deforestation?
Colombia ranks 8th and Zambia ranks 11th of 187 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Our World in Data, published as Commodity driven deforestation. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Commodity driven deforestation
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
187 places, 4,269 data points, 2001–2024
Last refreshed