Guatemala vs Portugal: Tree cover loss by dominant driver
Guatemala
465.65 hectares
in 2024
Portugal
461.09 hectares
in 2024
Guatemala rank
36th
Portugal rank
37th
Tree cover loss by dominant driver over time
- Guatemala
- Portugal
How they compare
Guatemala currently reports 465.65 hectares against 461.09 hectares in Portugal, a difference of 4.56 hectares.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Guatemala ahead.
Guatemala ranks 36th and Portugal ranks 37th of 186 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Guatemala averaged higher in 1 and Portugal in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Guatemala | Portugal | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 686.88 hectares | 493.92 hectares | 192.96 hectares | Guatemala |
| 2010s | 469.47 hectares | 629.73 hectares | 160.27 hectares | Portugal |
| 2020s | 403.72 hectares | 524.78 hectares | 121.06 hectares | Portugal |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher tree cover loss by dominant driver, Guatemala or Portugal?
- Guatemala, at 465.65 hectares against 461.09 hectares in Portugal as of 2024.
- What is the difference in tree cover loss by dominant driver between Guatemala and Portugal?
- 4.56 hectares, with Guatemala ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Guatemala and Portugal?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
- How do Guatemala and Portugal rank globally for tree cover loss by dominant driver?
- Guatemala ranks 36th and Portugal ranks 37th of 186 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Global Forest Watch (2025) – 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.