In 2010, China had 133Mha of natural forest, extending over 16% of its land area. In 2021, it lost 420kha of natural forest, equivalent to 170Mt of CO₂ emissions.
Explore interactive charts and maps that summarize the human use of land in China. 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.
