In 2010, India had 31.3 Mha of natural forest, extending over 11% of its land area. In 2022, it lost 117 kha of natural forest, equivalent to 62.9 Mt of CO₂ emissions.
Explore interactive charts and maps that summarize the human use of land in India. 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.
