In 2010, Sri Lanka had 3.53 Mha of natural forest, extending over 54% of its land area. In 2022, it lost 8.40 kha of natural forest, equivalent to 3.40 Mt of CO₂ emissions.
Explore interactive charts and maps that summarize forest fires in Sri Lanka. Statistics – including regions with the most fire alerts and how current fires compare to historical trends – can be customized, easily shared and downloaded for offline use.