New Zealand vs South Africa: Tree cover loss
New Zealand
39,449
in 2024
South Africa
39,484
in 2024
New Zealand rank
60th
South Africa rank
59th
Tree cover loss over time
- New Zealand
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 39,484 against 39,449 in New Zealand, a difference of 35.
The two have swapped places 12 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2001 it was South Africa ahead.
New Zealand ranks 60th and South Africa ranks 59th of 194 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, New Zealand averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | New Zealand | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 56,995 | 77,071 | 20,076 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 70,780 | 71,763 | 983.45 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 55,001 | 44,756 | 10,246 | New Zealand |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher tree cover loss, New Zealand or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 39,484 against 39,449 in New Zealand as of 2024.
- What is the difference in tree cover loss between New Zealand and South Africa?
- 35, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for New Zealand and South Africa?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
- How do New Zealand and South Africa rank globally for tree cover loss?
- New Zealand ranks 60th and South Africa ranks 59th of 194 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.