Forest in South America · 2023
What country in South America has the most forest?
Brazil has the most forest in South America, with 4,929,788 km² of forest.
| # | Country | Share of #1 | km² |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Brazil | 4,929,788 | |
| 2 |  Peru | 718,119 | |
| 3 |  Colombia | 585,441 | |
| 4 |  Bolivia | 502,063 | |
| 5 |  Venezuela | 460,729 | |
| 6 |  Argentina | 282,462 | |
| 7 |  Chile | 185,794 | |
| 8 |  Guyana | 183,877 | |
| 9 |  Paraguay | 152,643 | |
| 10 |  Suriname | 151,596 | |
| 11 |  Ecuador | 123,050 | |
| 12 |  Uruguay | 20,940 |
No country matches.
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What country in South America has the most forest?
Brazil has the most forest in South America, with 4,929,788 km² of forest.
What country in South America has the second most forest?
Peru ranks second in South America, with 718,119 km².
How many countries are in this ranking?
12 countries in South America with data from World Bank (2023). Territories are not ranked.