What is drivers of deforestation in French Guiana?

Drivers of deforestation in French Guiana was 798.85 hectares in 2006, according to Singh et al. (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest drivers of deforestation recorded in French Guiana?

The highest recorded value was 1,388 hectares in 2004.

What is the lowest drivers of deforestation recorded in French Guiana?

The lowest recorded value was 451.19 hectares in 2003.

How does French Guiana rank for drivers of deforestation?

French Guiana ranks 53rd out of 166 countries with data for 2006.

Is drivers of deforestation rising or falling in French Guiana?

Over the last ten years it is up 58.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this French Guiana data come from?

The figures come from Singh et al. (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Drivers of deforestation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Drivers of deforestation in French Guiana

Name: Drivers of deforestation in French Guiana
Creator: Singh et al. (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

French Guiana: Drivers of deforestation was 798.85 hectares in 2006. ▲ Rising

Latest (2006)

798.85 hectares

Change on year

down 3.8%

World rank

53rd

of 166 countries

All-time high

1,388 hectares

in 2004

All-time low

451.19 hectares

in 2003

Years of data

2001–2006

Drivers of deforestation in French Guiana, 2001–2006

Source: Singh et al. (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.

Analysis

French Guiana recorded 798.85 hectares for drivers of deforestation in 2006.

The figure is down 3.8% on the previous year and up 58.1% over ten years.

French Guiana ranks 53rd of 166 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Countries ranked near French Guiana

50 Russia 1,051 hectares compare
51 South Sudan 1,009 hectares compare
52 Spain 836.77 hectares compare
54 Sierra Leone 751.37 hectares compare
55 Guinea 622.32 hectares compare
56 Panama 566.52 hectares compare

See the full ranking of 166 places →

More environment data for French Guiana

Share of global forest area 0.2% (2025)
Forest area 7.98 million hectares (2025)
Annual change in forest area vs. GDP per capita -0.1% (2025)
Change in domestic forest area vs. deforestation embedded in imported goods -4,180 hectares (2025)
Annual change in forest area -4,180 hectares (2025)
Annual change in forest area as a share of forest area -0.1% (2025)
Emissions of air pollutants 8,094 tonnes (2022)
Exposure to outdoor air pollution 12.9 µg/m³ (2024)
Exposure to air pollution from human sources 5.92 micrograms per cubic meter (2024)
Land use over the long-term 29,697 hectares (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is drivers of deforestation in French Guiana?: Drivers of deforestation in French Guiana was 798.85 hectares in 2006, according to Singh et al. (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest drivers of deforestation recorded in French Guiana?: The highest recorded value was 1,388 hectares in 2004.
What is the lowest drivers of deforestation recorded in French Guiana?: The lowest recorded value was 451.19 hectares in 2003.
How does French Guiana rank for drivers of deforestation?: French Guiana ranks 53rd out of 166 countries with data for 2006.
Is drivers of deforestation rising or falling in French Guiana?: Over the last ten years it is up 58.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this French Guiana data come from?: The figures come from Singh et al. (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Drivers of deforestation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Drivers of deforestation
Unit: hectares
Source: Singh et al. (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 166 places, 2,829 data points, 2001–2023
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Estimates of commodity-driven deforestation, measured in hectares per year. This includes deforestation caused by the production of agricultural products and forestry, which account for approximately 90% of the world's deforestation.