10 Countries with the Highest Deforestation Rates in the World

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7. Bolivia 

Deforestation Rate: 289 kha/year 

In recent years, Bolivia’s rate of deforestation has increased drastically. Bolivia lost approximately 0.6 million hectares of forest land in 2022. Most of deforestation in the country is driven by agricultural expansion. Bolivia’s deforestation rate appreciates each year, resulting in adverse environmental challenges for the country. 

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