In 2010, Brazil had 492Mha of natural forest, extending over 59% of its land area. In 2021, it lost 2.90Mha of natural forest, equivalent to 1.70Gt of CO₂ emissions.
Explore interactive charts and maps that summarize the human use of land in Brazil. Statistics – including export flows of agricultural commodities, the economic impact of forests and forestry employment – can be customized, easily shared and downloaded for offline use.
