Laos vs Spain: Tree cover loss by dominant driver
Laos
485.83 hectares
in 2024
Spain
644.69 hectares
in 2024
Laos rank
35th
Spain rank
32nd
Tree cover loss by dominant driver over time
- Laos
- Spain
How they compare
Spain currently reports 644.69 hectares against 485.83 hectares in Laos, a difference of 158.86 hectares.
That makes Spain's figure about 1.3 times Laos's.
The two have swapped places 6 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Spain ahead.
Laos ranks 35th and Spain ranks 32nd of 186 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Laos averaged higher in 1 and Spain in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Laos | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 416.95 hectares | 1,019 hectares | 602.03 hectares | Spain |
| 2010s | 798.44 hectares | 688.88 hectares | 109.57 hectares | Laos |
| 2020s | 485.35 hectares | 682.66 hectares | 197.31 hectares | Spain |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher tree cover loss by dominant driver, Laos or Spain?
- Spain, at 644.69 hectares against 485.83 hectares in Laos as of 2024.
- What is the difference in tree cover loss by dominant driver between Laos and Spain?
- 158.86 hectares, with Spain ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Laos and Spain?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
- How do Laos and Spain rank globally for tree cover loss by dominant driver?
- Laos ranks 35th and Spain ranks 32nd 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.