Iraq vs Lesotho: Tree cover loss by dominant driver

Iraq
0 hectares
in 2023
Lesotho
0.0668 hectares
in 2021
Iraq rank
182nd
Lesotho rank
181st

Tree cover loss by dominant driver over time

  • Iraq
  • Lesotho
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How they compare

Lesotho currently reports 0.0668 hectares against 0 hectares in Iraq, a difference of 0.0668 hectares.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 6 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Iraq ahead.

Iraq ranks 182nd and Lesotho ranks 181st of 186 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, Iraq averaged higher in 1 and Lesotho in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Iraq Lesotho Difference Ahead
2000s 1.88 hectares 0.5559 hectares 1.32 hectares Iraq
2010s 0.7812 hectares 1.69 hectares 0.9071 hectares Lesotho

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher tree cover loss by dominant driver, Iraq or Lesotho?
Lesotho, at 0.0668 hectares against 0 hectares in Iraq as of 2021.
What is the difference in tree cover loss by dominant driver between Iraq and Lesotho?
0.0668 hectares, with Lesotho ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Iraq and Lesotho?
6 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2012.
How do Iraq and Lesotho rank globally for tree cover loss by dominant driver?
Iraq ranks 182nd and Lesotho ranks 181st 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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Indicator
Tree cover loss by dominant driver
Unit
hectares
Source
Global Forest Watch (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
186 places, 4,195 data points, 2001–2024
Last refreshed

Tree cover loss due to the expansion and intensification of roads, settlements, urban areas, or other built infrastructure.