10 Countries with the Highest Deforestation Rates in the World

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1. Brazil

Deforestation Rate: 1.78 Mha/year

Brazil has the highest deforestation rate in the world. The main reason for deforestation in the country is to clear land for agriculture and livestock. Many rainforests in the country have been completely eviscerated due to deforestation. Even though the rate of deforestation in the country is reducing every year, it is still ranked as the country with the highest rate of deforestation in the world. 

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