%A NIM.: 21108010003 Muhammad Al Berto %O Riswanti Budi Sekaringsih, M.Sc. %T THE EFFECT OF ECONOMIC GROWTH AND POPULATION GROWTH ON DEFORESTATION IN SOUTHEAST ASIA COUNTRIES %X This study examines the Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC) and Neo-Malthusian theories on the forest areas in Southeast Asia using secondary data for the period 2007–2021 from the World Bank. The regression analysis of panel data with the Fixed Effect model showed a significant non-linear relationship between GDP per capita and forest area, with the applicability of a U-shaped curve according to the EKC hypothesis. In addition, population numbers have a significant negative effect on the area of forest areas, supporting the hypothesis of the Neo-Malthusian Theory. These results highlight the economic and demographic impact on deforestation in the region. %K Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC); Neo-Malthusian; deforestasi; pertumbuhan ekonomi; jumlah populasi %D 2025 %I UIN SUNAN KALIJAGA YOGYAKARTA %L digilib70686