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
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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) – 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.