World’s largest rainforests and where they are located

By Afiur
February 28, 2026

Rainforests are dense, biodiverse ecosystems found mainly in tropical regions near the equator. They play a crucial role in regulating climate, storing carbon, and supporting millions of species.

#1 Amazon Rainforest

The Amazon Rainforest is the largest rainforest on Earth. It’ss often called the “lungs of the planet”. It spreads across Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Bolivia, Guyana, Suriname, French

#2 Congo Basin Rainforest

The Congo Basin is the second-largest rainforest in the world. It spreads across Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Central African Republic, Cameroon, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea.

#3 New Guinea Rainforest

The New Guinea Rainforest is the third-largest tropical rainforest. It spreads across Papua New Guinea and Indonesia (Papua region).

#4 Southeast Asian Rainforests

These rainforests are spread across mainland Southeast Asia and island nations. It spreads across Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Philippines.

#5 Central American

Though smaller in size, Central American rainforests are biodiversity hotspots and serve as important ecological corridors between Mexico (southern parts), Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica, Pan

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