Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon reaches its lowest level in nearly 40 years
Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon dropped to its lowest level since 1988, with a 41.8% decrease from the previous year. The Cerrado also saw a 24% drop in deforestation, reaching a historical low. Between August 2025 and July 2026, 3,335 square kilometers of forest were lost in the Amazon.
- The previous lowest level for Brazil's Amazon deforestation was reached in 2011-2012.
- President Lula set a goal to achieve zero illegal deforestation in the Amazon by 2030.
- The Amazon deforestation rate fell by 71.2% since 2022, according to satellite data.
- Deforestation in the Cerrado reached 5,516.69 square kilometers, the lowest level since 2001.
- Amazon deforestation increased by about 60% between 2019 and 2022 under Jair Bolsonaro.
- Between August 2025 and July 2026, 3,335 square kilometers of forest were destroyed in the Amazon.
- Brazil holds over 60 percent of the world's largest rainforest.
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