In 2010, Malawi had 1.39Mha of natural forest, extending over 12% of its land area. In 2021, it lost 14.7kha of natural forest, equivalent to 5.21Mt of CO₂ emissions.
Explore interactive charts and maps that summarize the human use of land in Malawi. 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.