Accra:The government has announced a significant decline in annual deforestation rates in the Amazon, reaching the lowest levels since records began in 1988.

According to Emirates News Agency, official satellite data revealed that from August 2025 through July 2026, the Amazon rainforest lost 3,335 square kilometers (1,300 square miles). This period marks the annual rate calculation, showcasing a noteworthy drop in deforestation.

The data also showed that between 2019 and 2022, deforestation surged by approximately 60%, with over 45,000 square kilometers (17,400 square miles) cleared. However, since 2023, there has been a significant reduction of 71% in deforestation levels.

Among the Brazilian states, Pará accounted for the highest percentage of deforestation in 2026 at 33.9%, followed by Mato Grosso with 25.5% and Amazonas with 15.7%. Despite these figures, deforestation decreased by more than 45% in these states compared to the previous year. The only state that saw an increase, by 0.4%, was Roraima.