Central America's rainforests cover a relatively small area but are very diverse thanks to the varied topography of the region.
Islands in the Caribbean also have small areas of tropical forest, especially on Cuba and Santo Domingo.
Statistics on tropical forest cover and loss for countries with the most forest cover in Mesoamerica and the Caribbean.
| Country | Primary forest extent 2020 (million hectares) | Primary forest loss 2010-2019 | Tree cover extent 2020 (million hectares) | Tree cover change 2010-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 8.6 | -4.4% | 40.3 | -5.2% |
| Honduras | 1.8 | -12.5% | 6.8 | -9.8% |
| Nicaragua | 1.6 | -19.0% | 6.3 | -12.9% |
| Guatemala | 2.1 | -10.9% | 6.1 | -11.2% |
| Panama | 2.8 | -1.5% | 5.3 | -3.7% |
| Cuba | 0.4 | -8.3% | 4.0 | -5.4% |
| Costa Rica | 1.5 | -1.2% | 3.8 | -3.0% |
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