Largest tropical rainforest

The current largest tropical rainforest record is 2.53 million sq mi, held by Amazon rainforest. Last checked October 14, 2026.

2.53

million sq mi

Amazon rainforest

South America (mostly Brazil)

Holder: Amazon rainforest
Record: 2.53 million sq mi
Metric: 6.56 million km²
Exact figure: 6.56 million km², with the exact area given as approximately 6.24 to 6.56 million km² depending on the definition
Location: South America (mostly Brazil)
Last checked: October 14, 2026

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