Poland vs Spain: Tree cover loss by dominant driver
Poland
652.93 hectares
in 2024
Spain
644.69 hectares
in 2024
Poland rank
30th
Spain rank
32nd
Tree cover loss by dominant driver over time
- Poland
- Spain
How they compare
Poland currently reports 652.93 hectares against 644.69 hectares in Spain, a difference of 8.24 hectares.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Spain ahead.
Poland ranks 30th and Spain ranks 32nd of 186 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Poland averaged higher in 2 and Spain in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Poland | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 742.75 hectares | 1,019 hectares | 276.23 hectares | Spain |
| 2010s | 1,036 hectares | 688.88 hectares | 347.45 hectares | Poland |
| 2020s | 912.32 hectares | 682.66 hectares | 229.66 hectares | Poland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher tree cover loss by dominant driver, Poland or Spain?
- Poland, at 652.93 hectares against 644.69 hectares in Spain as of 2024.
- What is the difference in tree cover loss by dominant driver between Poland and Spain?
- 8.24 hectares, with Poland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Poland and Spain?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
- How do Poland and Spain rank globally for tree cover loss by dominant driver?
- Poland ranks 30th 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.