Deforestation Rate Calculator
Calculate the rate of forest loss and estimate CO2 released, species impact, and time to full depletion.
hectares
hectares
metric tons
Annual Deforestation Rate
2.00 %
Annual CO2 Released30,000 metric tons
Years to Full Depletion50 years
5-Year Projected Loss1,000 hectares
Annual Deforestation Rate vs Total Forest Area
How to Calculate Deforestation Rate
Deforestation rate tracks the annual loss of forest cover.
Formula
Rate (%) = Annual Loss / Total Forest * 100
CO2 Released = Lost Area * CO2 per Hectare
Carbon Storage
Deforestation accounts for about 10% of global CO2 emissions.
Example Calculation
A 10,000 ha forest losing 200 ha/year with 150 metric tons CO2/ha stored.
- 01Deforestation rate: 200 / 10,000 * 100 = 2%
- 02CO2 released: 200 * 150 = 30,000 metric tons/year
- 03Years to depletion: 10,000 / 200 = 50 years
- 045-year loss: 200 * 5 = 1,000 hectares