The mean annual deforestation rate from 2000 to 2005 (22,392 km2 or 8,646 sq mi per year) was 18% higher than in the previous five years (19,018 km2 or 7,343 sq mi per year).
How much higher was the rate of deforestation in 2000, to 2005 compared to 1995 to 2000?
18% higher