South Africa · TFFF Payout Estimate

South Africa in 2024: estimated TFFF payout

In 2024, South Africa had 742.78k ha of intact forest and lost 1.86k ha to deforestation (0.25%). If the Tropical Forest Forever Facility already existed, South Africa would receive an estimated $2.19m for 2024 after deductions, of which 20% ($437.91k) is designated for Indigenous Peoples.

Intact forest

742.78k ha

Deforestation in 2024

1.86k ha (0.25%)

Degradation in 2024

258.64 ha (0.03%)

Base reward

$2.97m

Estimated reward

$2.19m

Of which Indigenous Peoples (20%)

$437.91k

Figures are modelled by TFFF Watch from satellite analysis using the standard estimate (JRC). The TFFF is not yet operational, so these are estimates of what South Africa would receive.