France vs Spain: Tree cover loss
France
78,513
in 2024
Spain
77,940
in 2024
France rank
44th
Spain rank
45th
Tree cover loss over time
- France
- Spain
How they compare
France currently reports 78,513 against 77,940 in Spain, a difference of 573.
The two have swapped places 12 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2001 it was France ahead.
France ranks 44th and Spain ranks 45th of 197 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, France averaged higher in 1 and Spain in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 51,650 | 50,027 | 1,623 | France |
| 2010s | 66,007 | 77,287 | 11,280 | Spain |
| 2020s | 82,416 | 97,748 | 15,332 | Spain |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher tree cover loss, France or Spain?
- France, at 78,513 against 77,940 in Spain as of 2024.
- What is the difference in tree cover loss between France and Spain?
- 573, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and Spain?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
- How do France and Spain rank globally for tree cover loss?
- France ranks 44th and Spain ranks 45th 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.