Cyprus vs Iran: Tree cover loss by dominant driver
Cyprus
0.445 hectares
in 2024
Iran
0.496 hectares
in 2024
Cyprus rank
167th
Iran rank
165th
Tree cover loss by dominant driver over time
- Cyprus
- Iran
How they compare
Iran currently reports 0.496 hectares against 0.445 hectares in Cyprus, a difference of 0.051 hectares.
That makes Iran's figure about 1.1 times Cyprus's.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 22 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Iran ahead.
Cyprus ranks 167th and Iran ranks 165th of 186 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Cyprus averaged higher in 1 and Iran in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cyprus | Iran | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.61 hectares | 24.69 hectares | 23.08 hectares | Iran |
| 2010s | 1.63 hectares | 15.03 hectares | 13.4 hectares | Iran |
| 2020s | 1.69 hectares | 0.5904 hectares | 1.1 hectares | Cyprus |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher tree cover loss by dominant driver, Cyprus or Iran?
- Iran, at 0.496 hectares against 0.445 hectares in Cyprus as of 2024.
- What is the difference in tree cover loss by dominant driver between Cyprus and Iran?
- 0.051 hectares, with Iran ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cyprus and Iran?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
- How do Cyprus and Iran rank globally for tree cover loss by dominant driver?
- Cyprus ranks 167th and Iran ranks 165th of 186 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Global Forest Watch (2025) β with major processing by Our World in Data, published as Tree cover loss by dominant driver. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Tree cover loss due to the expansion and intensification of roads, settlements, urban areas, or other built infrastructure.