Algeria vs South Sudan: Tree cover loss
Algeria
4,398
in 2024
South Sudan
5,507
in 2024
Algeria rank
98th
South Sudan rank
95th
Tree cover loss over time
- Algeria
- South Sudan
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 5,507 against 4,398 in Algeria, a difference of 1,109.
That makes South Sudan's figure about 1.3 times Algeria's.
The two have swapped places 6 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2001 it was South Sudan ahead.
Algeria ranks 98th and South Sudan ranks 95th of 197 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Algeria averaged higher in 2 and South Sudan in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Algeria | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5,285 | 7,419 | 2,135 | South Sudan |
| 2010s | 10,975 | 4,824 | 6,151 | Algeria |
| 2020s | 14,671 | 4,028 | 10,643 | Algeria |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher tree cover loss, Algeria or South Sudan?
- South Sudan, at 5,507 against 4,398 in Algeria as of 2024.
- What is the difference in tree cover loss between Algeria and South Sudan?
- 1,109, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Algeria and South Sudan?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
- How do Algeria and South Sudan rank globally for tree cover loss?
- Algeria ranks 98th and South Sudan ranks 95th of 197 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Tree cover loss. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.