Ghana vs Mexico: Tree cover loss by dominant driver
Ghana
3,283 hectares
in 2024
Mexico
2,111 hectares
in 2024
Ghana rank
8th
Mexico rank
11th
Tree cover loss by dominant driver over time
- Ghana
- Mexico
How they compare
Ghana currently reports 3,283 hectares against 2,111 hectares in Mexico, a difference of 1,172 hectares.
That makes Ghana's figure about 1.6 times Mexico's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Mexico ahead.
Ghana ranks 8th and Mexico ranks 11th of 186 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Ghana averaged higher in 2 and Mexico in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ghana | Mexico | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,674 hectares | 3,661 hectares | 1,987 hectares | Mexico |
| 2010s | 3,185 hectares | 2,201 hectares | 983.6 hectares | Ghana |
| 2020s | 3,767 hectares | 1,951 hectares | 1,817 hectares | Ghana |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher tree cover loss by dominant driver, Ghana or Mexico?
- Ghana, at 3,283 hectares against 2,111 hectares in Mexico as of 2024.
- What is the difference in tree cover loss by dominant driver between Ghana and Mexico?
- 1,172 hectares, with Ghana ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and Mexico?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
- How do Ghana and Mexico rank globally for tree cover loss by dominant driver?
- Ghana ranks 8th and Mexico ranks 11th 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.