French Guiana vs Switzerland: Tree cover loss
French Guiana
4,475
in 2024
Switzerland
4,131
in 2024
French Guiana rank
97th
Switzerland rank
99th
Tree cover loss over time
- French Guiana
- Switzerland
How they compare
French Guiana currently reports 4,475 against 4,131 in Switzerland, a difference of 344.
That makes French Guiana's figure about 1.1 times Switzerland's.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2001 it was French Guiana ahead.
French Guiana ranks 97th and Switzerland ranks 99th of 197 countries.
French Guiana has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | French Guiana | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3,076 | 1,827 | 1,249 | French Guiana |
| 2010s | 3,961 | 1,843 | 2,118 | French Guiana |
| 2020s | 3,930 | 3,276 | 654.31 | French Guiana |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher tree cover loss, French Guiana or Switzerland?
- French Guiana, at 4,475 against 4,131 in Switzerland as of 2024.
- What is the difference in tree cover loss between French Guiana and Switzerland?
- 344, with French Guiana ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for French Guiana and Switzerland?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
- How do French Guiana and Switzerland rank globally for tree cover loss?
- French Guiana ranks 97th and Switzerland ranks 99th 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.